Macworld Just when we thought the M3 was in the ground and Apple had rapidly moved every single Mac model over to the fresh and new M4 processor, in rolls the high-end Mac Studio, equipped with the impossible-to-predict,

Apple's M3 Ultra is its most powerful chip yet, delivering speed, advanced AI capabilities, and efficiency. Here's how it breaks down.

The M3 Ultra-equipped Apple Mac Studio delivers the massive multi-core performance and workstation grunt that pros with demanding workflows need. However, its high price and older core architecture mean the M4 Max model is more versatile—and accessible.