Apple says M5 Ultra uses a quad-die 3nm architecture, "a first for Apple silicon", with inter-die bandwidth of 4.4TB/s+ and up to a 36-core CPU and 80-core GPU (Steve Dent/Engadget)

Apple's new M5 Ultra chip introduces a groundbreaking quad-die 3nm architecture with exceptional inter-die bandwidth (4.4TB/s+) and scaling to 36-core CPU and 80-core GPU, positioning Mac Studio as a serious alternative to traditional high-performance workstations for compute-intensive tasks. This advancement has significant implications for IT organizations managing creative and engineering workflows, potentially reducing total cost of ownership while improving performance for video rendering, 3D modeling, and scientific computing. The continued evolution of Apple silicon with the M6's 2nm process technology signals Apple's commitment to vertical integration and performance leadership, requiring CIOs to reassess hardware procurement strategies and Mac adoption in performance-critical departments.