The Mac Studio M3 Ultra 32-Core (Model ID Mac15,14, Model Number A3389, EMC 8859) is Apple’s highest-end configuration in the 2025 desktop lineup. Designed for professionals handling extreme workloads like 8K video production, AI model training, and complex 3D rendering, this system delivers unmatched performance.
It features a 32-core CPU (24 performance + 8 efficiency), an 80-core GPU, a 32-core Neural Engine, and a Media Engine optimized for multi-stream ProRes and HEVC workloads. All this is backed by 96GB of unified memory and a 1TB SSD (removable but not user-accessible).
Mac Studio M3 Ultra 32-Core (2025) Specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Ultra – 32-Core CPU (~4.0 GHz), 80-Core GPU |
| Neural Engine | 32-Core |
| Media Engine | 2 decode, 4 encode, 4 ProRes encode/decode engines |
| RAM (Unified) | 96 GB (up to 256 GB or 512 GB at purchase) |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD (removable, proprietary NAND) |
| Display Support | Up to 8 displays (8 x 6K @ 60Hz or 4 x 8K @ 60Hz) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports – Front | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 1x SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Ports – Back | 4x Thunderbolt 5, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 10Gb Ethernet, 1x 3.5mm jack |
| Dimensions (inches) | 3.7 (H) x 7.7 (W) x 7.7 (D) |
| Weight | 8.0 lbs (3.64 kg) |
| Preinstalled OS | macOS 15.3.2 (24D2082) |
| Form Factor | Mac Studio Cuboid |
| Price (US) | $5499 base (96 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD) |
Performance Advantages of the Mac Studio M3 Ultra 32-Core
- Extreme Compute Power: With 32 CPU cores and 819 GB/s of memory bandwidth, this unit is ideal for real-time rendering, data science, and software development at scale.
- Visual Performance: The 80-core GPU allows you to simultaneously run up to eight 6K displays or four 8K displays.
- Media Workhorse: The built-in Media Engine handles ProRes workflows effortlessly, even at high bitrates and multi-stream environments.
Expansion, Storage, and Upgrade Paths
- RAM: Ships with 96 GB, configurable to 256 GB or 512 GB for deep learning and virtualization workloads. Note: Not upgradeable post-purchase.
- SSD: The 1 TB SSD is upgradeable to 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB, or 16 TB during configuration.
- Ports: 6 Thunderbolt 5 ports, SDXC slot, 10Gb Ethernet, HDMI 2.1—engineered for high-performance peripheral setups.
