The M2 Ultra is the most powerful iteration of Apple silicon. Here is everything you need to know about it.
Apple unveiled the most powerful iteration of its silicon during WWDC 2023 — the M2 Ultra chip. Stitching two M2 Max chips together to create one powerhouse, the M2 Ultra is pushing the limits in every way possible.
Is the M2 Ultra really as blazingly fast as it seems? Check out our in-depth guide below to learn everything you need to know about the new chip, including its specs, the PCs it appears in, and what kind of improvements it brings to the table.Pricing and availability
Apple announced the new chip on June 5 alongside the refreshed Mac Studio and the latest Mac Pro. For the time being, these are the two devices that sport the M2 Ultra. That makes sense — the chip is clearly aimed at professionals, so it definitely belongs in PCs of that sort. We may perhaps one day see it appear in another Apple computer, but so far, trying it out means having to spend a pretty penny.
Both the Mac Studio and the Mac Pro will be available starting on June 13, although preorders are open as of the start of WWDC. While all the Mac Pros sport the M2 Ultra, the Mac Studio is also available with the M2 Max, first seen in the 2023 MacBook Pro.
Apple hasn’t disclosed the exact pricing for the M2 Ultra Mac Studio, but the M2 Max version starts at $1,999. Expect the M2 Ultra model to cost a lot more, though, because the M1 Ultra Mac Studio cost $3,999. The Mac Pro is, unsurprisingly, a much more pricey affair, starting at $6,999 for the cheapest model.
