Mac Studio (M1 Ultra – Unbinned)

By Noel S. / Mac Nerd | March 15, 2025

The Mac Studio (M1 Ultra, 2022) is a high-performance desktop computer designed for creative professionals and power users.

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The Bang for the Buck score of ~17.82 (as of March 24, 2025) been upgraded to reflect the Market Price as such.

So, where does the M1 Ultra (with 32 Core GPU) roughly fit in compared to newer models? Below, you can see that it’s faster than M2 Max or lower Macs. But then both the M3 Max  M4 Pro are almost surprisingly close (~13% to 15% overall  slower) to it. So you’ll have to decide if you want a newer machine or willing to save some $ with an older chip (but have the bragging rights of having an Ultra). Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* Across SOC Generations (Highlighting Ultra)

M1
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 15,271 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 24,290 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 30,453 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 42,741 ULTRA ←
M2
~ +20 to
+25% faster
than prev. gen.
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 19,137 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 29,257 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 36,593 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 55,078 ULTRA
M3
~ +7 to
+13% faster
than prev. gen.
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 21,625 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 28,513 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 39,229 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 60,296 ULTRA
M4
~ +19 to
+45% faster
than prev. gen.
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 25,689 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 38,536 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 56,834 MAX
M5
~ +21 to
+26% faster
than prev. gen.
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 31,012 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 51,259 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 71,585 MAX Ultra (Est.) - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 85,205 ULTRA (Est.)
M6
Base (Est.) - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 38,499 BASE (Est.)
12,00051,00090,000
CPU/SOCs are clickable for search.
Ultras are omitted as part of generational % comparisons.
Graph calculations based on 43 Macs (124 benchmark metrics).
Last updated: September 10, 2026
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Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* Across SOC Generations (Highlighting Ultra) — Crawlable Benchmark Table
FamilyVariantNormalized Combined Geekbench Scores
M1Base15,271
M1Pro24,290
M1Max30,453
M1Ultra42,741
M2Base19,137
M2Pro29,257
M2Max36,593
M2Ultra55,078
M3Base21,625
M3Pro28,513
M3Max39,229
M3Ultra60,296
M4Base25,689
M4Pro38,536
M4Max56,834
M5Base31,012
M5Pro51,259
M5Max71,585
M5Ultra (Est.)85,205
M6Base (Est.)38,499

Related M1 Machines

Manufacturer Part Number Mac13,2
Year 2022
Model Name Mac Studio (M1 Ultra)
MSRP ($) $3,999
Current Market Price $2,399
Nano-Texture screen Available N/A
CPU/SOC Family M1
CPU/SOC Variant Ultra
Total CPU Cores 20
Total GPU Cores 64
Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) 800
Max Screen Brightness (Nits) N/A
Weight (Lbs) 7.9
Geekbench Single Core 2,325
Geekbench Multi Core 18,249
Geekbench Metal GPU 161,820
Performance* 42,741
Bang for Buck 17.82 (B)
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External URL 3 support.apple.com/en-us/111900

Historical Pricing

DatePriceVendorNotesLink
Current $2,399.00 (Market) N/A Latest price from main specs. N/A
2026-06-29 $3,302.87 eBay Average price for month of June 2026 N/A
2026-04-13 $2,244.90 eBay Average price for month of Apr. 2026 N/A
2026-02-18 $2,002.83 eBay Average price for month of Feb. 2026 N/A
2026-01-13 $2,166.62 eBay Average price for month of Jan. 2026 N/A
2025-12-12 $2,006.70 eBay Average price for month of Dec. 2025 N/A
2025-10-15 $2,040.81 eBay Average listing price for month of Oct. 2025 Buy
2025-09-11 $2,319.40 eBay Buy
2025-07-31 $1,889.54 eBay Average price for second half of July Buy
2025-07-15 $1,897.60 eBay Average price for the first half of July Buy
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