As a new owner of the M4 Max Studio, I can’t help but reminisce about a time when Apple offered an affordable, efficient, and elegantly designed desktop computer, beyond just the iMac and Mac mini. My recent experiences with the Studio have made me question the relevance of the Mac Pro in 2025. To compare, the base model of the Mac Pro starts at $7,000, featuring an M2 Ultra chip with 24 CPU cores, 76 GPU cores, and 32-core neural engine, along with 192GB of RAM and 8TB of storage, bringing the maximum configuration to $11,800.
In contrast, the base model of the Mac Studio is priced at $2,000. Its max configuration boasts an M3 Ultra chip with 32 CPU cores, 80 GPU cores, a 32-core neural engine, 512GB of RAM, and 16TB of storage, totaling $14,100. One crucial question arises: what functionality does the Mac Pro offer that the Studio cannot perform?
As far as I can tell, the only distinguishing feature of the Mac Pro is its PCIe slots for expandability. However, this is somewhat limited since the GPU is integrated within the SoC. I recently watched a video highlighting why the Mac Pro has lost its status as the go-to machine for many former users.
The discussion raised several valid points about the evolving needs and preferences of users, making me increasingly doubt the Mac Pro’s place in the market. Overall, as we move toward 2025, it seems that the Mac Studio might be more aligned with the needs of most consumers, raising important considerations about the future relevance of the Mac Pro.
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