The Mac Studio M4 Max 16-Core (Model ID Mac16,9, Model Number A3143, EMC 8549) is Apple’s high-performance compact desktop for 2025. Designed for professional workflows, this upgraded Mac Studio features a powerful 16-core Apple M4 Max processor (12 performance + 4 efficiency cores), an advanced 40-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 48GB of unified memory as standard.
It delivers seamless 4K/8K editing, multi-display setups, and accelerated media processing, all within a quiet, minimalistic enclosure.
Mac Studio M4 Max 16-Core (2025) Specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max – 16-Core CPU (~4.5 GHz), 40-Core GPU |
| Neural Engine | 16-Core |
| Media Engine | 1 decode, 2 encode, 2 ProRes engines |
| RAM (Unified) | 48 GB (non-upgradeable post-purchase) |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (removable, proprietary NAND) |
| Display Support | Up to 5 displays: 4 x 6K via Thunderbolt + 1 x 4K/8K via HDMI |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports – Front | 2x USB-C, 1x SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Ports – Back | 4x Thunderbolt 5, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x 10Gb Ethernet, 1x 3.5mm jack |
| Dimensions (inches) | 3.7 (H) x 7.7 (W) x 7.7 (D) |
| Weight | 6.1 lbs (2.74 kg) |
| Preinstalled OS | macOS 15.3.2 (24D2082) |
| Form Factor | Mac Studio Cuboid |
| Price (US) | $2499 (base: 48GB RAM, 512GB SSD) |
Who Is the Mac Studio M4 Max 16-Core For?
- Pro Creators: Handles complex timelines in Final Cut, Resolve, or Logic Pro with ease.
- Developers & AI Enthusiasts: Leverages 40-core GPU and Neural Engine for machine learning tasks.
- Display-Heavy Users: Perfect for those managing up to five high-res monitors at once.
- Media Professionals: Hardware-accelerated encode/decode makes 8K and ProRes workflows fluid.
Upgrade Paths
- RAM: Ships with 48GB unified memory, configurable to 64GB (+$200) or 128GB (+$1000). Not upgradable later.
- SSD: Default is 512GB, upgradable to 1TB (+$200), 2TB (+$600), 4TB (+$1200), or 8TB (+$2400).
- No Display/Peripherals: Must be purchased separately.
