Apple finally released the Apple M1 Ultra, which was long anticipated. The Apple M1 Ultra chipset is a powerful upgrade to the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. It also offers the best performance per watt in the industry. Apple released its latest silicon chip along with iPhone SE 2022 and the new iPad Air 5. Mac Studio, Studio Display, and Mac Studio Display were also announced.
M1 Ultra is the benchmark for performance with its 128GB of unified memory, 20 core CPU, 64 core GPU and 32-core neural engine. This combination provides unmatched performance for 3D artists and developers. Take a look at the M1 Ultra and what it has to offer.
UltraFusion technology is disruptive
UltraFusion is achieved by connecting two M1 Mac Dies. M1 Ultra can be made by joining two M1 Maxes. It helped M1 Ultra reach unprecedented levels.
Chipmakers generally do not prefer this arrangement. Chips that are connected tend to have a higher latency and lower bandwidth, as well as consume more energy. Apple has overcome the limitation of using silicon interposers that route connections from one socket into another.
Innovative technology allows for a low latency of 2.5TB/s and a 4x increase in interprocessor bandwidth. MacOS treats Apple M1 Ultra like a single processor thanks to this arrangement. The benefits are endless.
CPU performance on the M1 Ultra
M1 Ultra performance levels are off the charts. Apple says that the M1 Ultra outperforms the M1 by 8x. You receive 20 CPU cores, 16 of which are high-performance processors.
Apple says that the M1 Ultra outperforms the best available 16-core PC desktop by 90 percent in terms of multi-threaded performance. The best aspect is that the M1 Ultra performs at peak levels while using 100 watts less power. Isn’t it very impressive?
GPU performance for the M1 Ultra
M1 Ultra features a 64-core GPU that consumes 200 watts less power at max output. Apple has built up its unified memory architecture.
The result is 800GB/s memory bandwidth and up to 128GB of RAM. Unified memory is a memory architecture in which the entire system shares the same RAM. Typically, various sections of the system use separate RAM pools.
Magic of the 32-core Neural Engine
A Neural Engine can perform billions of operations per second. It is used to enable features such as Face ID and machine learning. Apple silicon assigns neural networks and machine-learning to the neural engine, instead of CPU/GPU.
M1 Ultra will allow you to encode ProRes videos faster. Mac Studio powered by M1 Ultra is said to support up to 18 8K ProRes streams. Thunderbolt 4 Controllers, Secure Enclave and runtime anti exploitation technologies are also highlights.
Support for macOS applications
MacOS app developers are quickly moving to universal apps. macOS Monterey was created to handle exponential increases in CPU, GPU, and memory bandwidth. Now, developers can take advantage of M1 Ultra’s processing power. The iPhone and iPad applications will also be available for Mac.
Availability
Apple M1 Ultra is set to debut in the Mac Studio. This performance-oriented computer was created for professionals. The new chipset is likely to be available in all MacBooks and iMacs within the next few months. Apple has already switched to M1 in its MacBook lineup.
Environmentally friendly and sustainable
Apple is well-known for its use of sustainable materials. The M1 Ultra uses 1,000 kilowatt hours less than a high-end PC. It results in lower utility bills and contributes to a better environment.
Additionally, Apple intends to become carbon neutral by 2030. In other words, all Apple processors will be completely carbon neutral.
The Apple M1 Ultra is on par with one of the most powerful commercial GPUs. It is supposed to provide 2.5x more performance than a top-tier Intel Core i9 desktop. Intel has a lot of catching up to accomplish.
