The top-tier specification includes a 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 256GB of unified memory, and 16TB of storage. This configuration dwarfs the entry-level M5 Ultra variant, which begins at $5,499. Much of this price escalation is driven by the tech industry’s ongoing memory crisis, often dubbed "RAMageddon." An unprecedented supply squeeze on memory components, fueled by the aggressive expansion of AI data centers, has forced manufacturers to pay premium rates for silicon. Hyperscalers consuming vast volumes of RAM for server farms have effectively tightened supply for consumer hardware, pushing component costs to historic highs.
Johny Srouji, Apple’s chief hardware officer, describes the machine as the "ultimate desktop for on-device AI" and the primary engine for demanding professional workflows. Alongside this release, Apple debuted a refreshed M6-powered Mac mini, both of which are available for preorder ahead of a September 22 launch. These releases arrive just weeks before Apple’s annual September event, where the company is expected to unveil its next generation of iPhones, wearables, and smart home devices.
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