Apple’s forthcoming M5 chip will have various high-end variants launching next year, and a recent report indicates that an M5 Ultra will be included among them.
### The Upcoming Mac Studio is Expected to Feature M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chip Choices
To the surprise of many professional users, the M4 chip series did not introduce a high-end Ultra variant. Instead, when Apple launched its newest Mac Studio, it provided two alternatives:
– M4 Max
– M3 Ultra
The combination of chips from different generations led some users to face a tough choice. Should they opt for the most powerful chip overall, the M3 Ultra, or save some money with an M4 Max that might perform better in select workflows?
It appears that Apple intends to avoid recreating that situation in the near future. A recent Bloomberg report, which mainly discusses a new affordable MacBook model, also references the development of an M5 Ultra chip.
Mark Gurman states that the coming year will see:
> new M5 and M5 Pro Mac mini models along with M5 Max and M5 Ultra updates for Mac Studio
According to Gurman, the next Mac Studio will come equipped with M5 Max and M5 Ultra options for consumers. He does not mention any other Macs receiving the M5 Ultra. However, previously, Gurman anticipated a new Mac Pro to be released around 2025.
There hasn’t been mention of a new Mac Pro in rumors for a while. If it remains in the works, it could realistically debut in 2026 featuring an M5 Ultra option as well.
Do you welcome the news of Apple providing an Ultra version of the M5 chip? Or do you see Apple using different chip generations as a non-issue? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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