Apple introduces fastest desktop yet with new M1 Ultra processor

Apple introduced a new desktop designed for creators and a powerful high-speed chip Tuesday.

The Mac Studio is a compact desktop that runs on the M1 Ultra processor, Apple’s most powerful chip yet. It can also run on the M1 Max.

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With the M1 Max, the Mac Studio is 50% faster than the Mac Pro and boasts significantly better graphics. The newer M1 Ultra chip is 60% faster than the Mac Pro, even with a 28-core Xeon processor, and has 80% better graphics.

This is the first time Apple is implementing M1 Ultra chip, which tacks on an extra $2,000.

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Apple’s Mini is still its smallest desktop, but the Mac Studio comes in at 7.7 inches and a height of 3.7 inches. At its minimum, without any bells and whistles, the display costs $1,999. Including a memory of 128 GB, storage of 8 TB, and the M1 Ultra, it comes out to $7,999. Educators and schools are eligible for a $200 discount.

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The “media engine” resembles Apple’s Power Mac G4 Cube from 2000, which was a financial failure. It includes four Thunderbolt 4 ports, an ethernet port, two USB ports, one HDMI port, and a high-impedance headphone/mic jack. On the front are two USB-C ports and a full SD card slot.

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