MHL74SO/A

Apple Mac Studio M5 Ultra chip with 30 core CPU & 64core GP, 96GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Mac OS

Apple Mac Studio M5 Ultra MHL74SO/A, M5 Ultra chip with 30 core CPU & 64core GPU, 96GB unified Memory, 1tB SSD, Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Ports, Thunderbolt 5 (Up to 120Gb/s), DisplayPort 2.1, Two USB 3 (USB Type-A) Ports, HDMI 2.1 Port, 10GB Ethernet, 3.5 mm Headphone jack, SDXC card slot (UHS-II), Two USB-C Ports (Up to 10Gb/s), Built-In Speaker, 3.5 mm Headphone jack, Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6

Overview:

Apple Mac Studio M5 Ultra - Powerful Pro Desktop for Creative and AI Workflows
Apple Mac Studio is a compact professional desktop designed for demanding creative work, advanced AI workloads and high-performance computing. This model combines the M5 Ultra chip with a 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU, 96GB unified memory and a 1TB SSD, providing the processing power and fast storage needed for intensive applications, large projects and complex workflows. Its compact 19.7 cm square design makes it easy to place beneath most displays while its extensive selection of high-speed ports provides flexible connectivity for professional setups.

Description:

The Apple Mac Studio M5 Ultra MHL74SO/A is built for users who need substantial desktop performance without the size of a traditional workstation. The M5 Ultra chip brings together powerful CPU and GPU processing with advanced graphics capabilities and dedicated Neural Accelerators, helping accelerate demanding creative applications, 3D workloads and on-device AI tasks.

With 96GB of unified memory and a 1TB SSD, the Mac Studio can handle large files, demanding applications and complex projects efficiently. The unified memory architecture allows the CPU and GPU to work from the same high-speed memory pool, making it well suited to professional multitasking and data-intensive workloads.

For connectivity, Mac Studio provides four Thunderbolt 5 ports, USB-C and USB-A connections, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet and an SDXC card slot. This gives professionals plenty of options for connecting displays, external storage, peripherals, networking equipment, cameras and other production hardware.

Features:

M5 Ultra Processing Power
The M5 Ultra combines a 30-core CPU with a 64-core GPU to provide substantial processing capability for professional desktop applications. Its advanced graphics architecture supports demanding visual workloads, while third-generation ray tracing and Neural Accelerators built into the GPU cores help improve performance in supported creative and AI applications.

The platform is also designed for demanding on-device AI workloads, including running large language models and other intensive AI applications locally. This can reduce reliance on cloud processing for compatible workloads while keeping demanding computations on the Mac Studio.

Memory and Fast SSD Storage
This Mac Studio configuration includes 96GB of unified memory, giving demanding applications plenty of memory for multitasking, large datasets, complex projects and professional content creation. The unified memory architecture allows the processor and graphics hardware to access the same memory pool efficiently.

The integrated 1TB SSD provides fast storage for applications, documents, media libraries and large creative projects. High-speed internal storage also helps reduce waiting times when loading projects and transferring large files.

Thunderbolt 5 and Professional Connectivity
Mac Studio is designed to work as the centre of a professional desktop setup. Four Thunderbolt 5 ports provide high-bandwidth connectivity for compatible peripherals, external storage, displays and expansion hardware.

Key connection options include:

• Four Thunderbolt 5 USB-C ports with transfer speeds of up to 120Gb/s
• Two USB-C ports with speeds of up to 10Gb/s
• Two USB 3 USB Type-A ports
• HDMI 2.1 port with DisplayPort 2.1 support
• 10Gb Ethernet for high-speed wired networking
• SDXC card slot with UHS-II support
• 3.5 mm headphone jack
• Built-in speaker

Mac Studio can also support up to five external displays, making it suitable for multi-monitor professional workstations where additional screen space is important.

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
Wireless connectivity is handled by the Apple-designed N1 wireless networking chip, providing support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. This allows compatible wireless accessories and high-speed networking equipment to connect without requiring additional adapters.

For users who prefer a wired network connection, the integrated 10Gb Ethernet port provides a high-speed option for professional networks, servers and network storage.

Compact Desktop Design
Despite its professional-level performance, Mac Studio has a compact 19.7 cm square footprint. It can fit neatly beneath most displays, helping keep a workstation clean and organised without sacrificing access to a broad range of connectivity options.

An advanced thermal system is designed to manage demanding workloads while keeping operating noise under control. This makes Mac Studio well suited to studios, offices and creative environments where excessive fan noise can become distracting.

macOS and Apple Ecosystem
macOS provides the software foundation for Mac Studio, with fast application performance and a range of productivity tools. Apple Intelligence and Siri are integrated into the operating system, while features such as window tiling and Sidecar provide additional ways to manage applications and work across Apple devices.

Mac Studio also works closely with other Apple products. For example, iPhone Mirroring allows users to interact with their iPhone from their Mac, while copy and paste between Apple devices makes it easier to move information between a Mac and iPhone.

Apple Mac Studio MHL74SO/A at a Glance

• Model: Apple Mac Studio M5 Ultra
• Part Number / SKU: MHL74SO/A
• Processor: Apple M5 Ultra with 30-core CPU
• Graphics: 64-core GPU
• Unified Memory: 96GB
• Storage: 1TB SSD
• Thunderbolt: Four Thunderbolt 5 USB-C ports
• Wired networking: 10Gb Ethernet
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6
• Display connectivity: HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1
• Card reader: SDXC with UHS-II
• Audio: 3.5 mm headphone jack and built-in speaker
• External displays: Up to five
• Operating system: macOS

Who Is the Mac Studio M5 Ultra For
Mac Studio M5 Ultra is aimed at professionals who need high desktop performance in a compact form factor. It is well suited to creative studios, developers, content creators, designers, video professionals, 3D artists and users working with demanding AI applications.

Its combination of powerful Apple silicon, 96GB unified memory, fast SSD storage, Thunderbolt 5 and 10Gb Ethernet makes it particularly useful where large files, intensive applications and high-speed external connectivity are part of the daily workflow.

In the Box

• Mac Studio
• Power cord

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	MHL74SO/A
In The Box	Mac Studio
	Power cord
Brand	Apple
SKU	MHL74SO/A
Storage	1TB
Model	Apple M5 Ultra
Memory	96GB unified memory
Processor	Apple M5 Ultra chip. 30-core CPU with 10 super cores and 20 performance cores 64-core GPU Neural Accelerators Hardware-accelerated ray tracing 32-core Neural Engine 1.2TB/s memory bandwidth
Connection and Ports	Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for:
	Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s)
	USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s)
	USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)
	DisplayPort 2.1
	Two USB 3 (USB-A) ports (up to 5Gb/s)
	HDMI 2.1 port
	10Gb Ethernet
	3.5 mm headphone jack
	On front (M5 Ultra):
	Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s)
	SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
Audio	Built-in speaker
	3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
	HDMI port supports multichannel audio output
Size and Weight	Height: 9.5 cm
	Width: 19.7 cm
	Depth: 19.7 cm
	Weight (M5 Ultra): 3.6 kg
Wireless	Apple N1 wireless networking chip
	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)2
	Bluetooth 6
	Thread networking technology
Accessibility	Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new Mac Studio. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.
	Features include:
	VoiceOver
	Zoom
	Motion, display, and text settings
	Accessibility Reader
	Voice Control
	Switch Control
	Closed Captions
	Live Captions
	Personal Voice and Live Speech