Apple MU973LL/A 512GB RAM 80Core GPU 4TB SSD AppleCare+

The Apple MU973LL/A is a high-performance Mac Studio workstation powered by the advanced Apple M3 Ultra chip, designed for professionals working in AI development, machine learning, software compilation, 3D rendering, photography, music production, and 8K video editing. It delivers exceptional CPU and GPU performance through Apple's unified memory architecture and features 96GB of unified memory, a fast 1TB NVMe SSD, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking. Supporting up to eight external displays, it provides an ideal solution for demanding creative and professional workflows, all within Apple's compact and efficient desktop enclosure.

Applications & Use Cases:

1. AI and machine learning development
2. Large language model (LLM) inference
3. Professional video editing
4. 3D animation and rendering
5. CAD and engineering design
6. Music production and audio mastering
7. Software development and virtualization
8. Scientific computing
9. Professional photography workflows
10. Multi-display trading and analytics workstations

Key Specifications:

1. Product Family: Mac Studio
2. Model: Mac Studio (2025)
3. Product Type: Desktop Workstation
4. Form Factor: Small Form Factor (SFF)
5. Color: Silver
6. Processor: Apple M3 Ultra
7. CPU Cores: 28-Core (20 Performance + 8 Efficiency)
8. GPU: 60-Core Apple GPU
9. Hardware Ray Tracing: Yes
10. Dynamic Caching: Yes
11. Neural Engine: 32-Core
12. Media Engine: Yes
13. Video Decode Engines: 2
14. Video Encode Engines: 4
15. ProRes Encode/Decode Engines: 4
16. AV1 Decode: Supported
17. Memory Installed: 96GB Unified Memory
18. Memory Type: Unified LPDDR5X
19. Memory Bandwidth: 819 GB/s
20. Maximum Factory Memory: Up to 512GB (configure-to-order)
21. User Upgradeable Memory: No
22. Storage Capacity: 1TB
23. Storage Type: Integrated NVMe SSD
24. Maximum Factory Storage: Up to 16TB
25. User Upgradeable Storage: No
26. Operating System: macOS
27. Apple Intelligence: Supported
28. Ethernet: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
29. Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
30. Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
31. Thunderbolt Ports: 6x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C)
32. USB-A Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
33. HDMI: 1x HDMI 2.1
34. SD Card Reader: Front UHS-II SDXC
35. Audio Jack: 3.5 mm High-Impedance
36. Built-in Speaker: Yes
37. Built-in Microphone: No
38. PCIe Expansion: None
39. Optical Drive: None
40. Security: Secure Enclave, Secure Boot, Hardware Encryption
41. Cooling: Dual-Blower Active Cooling
42. Power Supply: Internal 480W
43. Input Voltage: 100–240V AC
44. Frequency: 50/60Hz
45. Energy Certification: ENERGY STAR
46. Keyboard Included: No
47. Mouse Included: No

Processor Features:

1. Apple M3 Ultra System-on-Chip
2. 20 Performance Cores
3. 8 Efficiency Cores
4. 60-Core GPU
5. Hardware-Accelerated Ray Tracing
6. Dynamic Caching
7. 32-Core Neural Engine
8. 819 GB/s Unified Memory Bandwidth
9. AV1 Hardware Decode
10. ProRes Hardware Acceleration
11. H.264 Hardware Acceleration
12. HEVC Hardware Acceleration
13. ProRes RAW Support

Display Support:

1. Up to 8 external displays
2. Up to 8 × 6K @ 60Hz
3. Up to 4 × 8K @ 60Hz
4. Up to 4K @ 240Hz
5. Native DisplayPort 2.1 over Thunderbolt 5
6. HDMI 2.1 with HDR, VRR, and multichannel audio

Ports & Connectivity:

Front:

1. 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C)
2. 1x UHS-II SDXC Card Reader

Rear:

1. 4x Thunderbolt 5
2. 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
3. 1x HDMI 2.1
4. 1x 10Gb Ethernet (RJ-45)
5. 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
6. AC Power Connector