What's Happening With the Mac Pro?

Mac Pro discontinued rumors intensify as Apple bets big on Mac Studio with Thunderbolt 5 and M5 Ultra.
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What's Happening With the Mac Pro?
Apple’s iconic Mac Pro may be heading for retirement. Despite no official announcement, mounting evidence—including Apple’s strategic focus on the Mac Studio and lack of Mac Pro updates since 2023—suggests the company is quietly phasing out its modular workstation. For professionals wondering, “Is the Mac Pro discontinued?” the answer increasingly points to yes, especially with upcoming M5 Ultra Mac Studio models and breakthroughs like Thunderbolt 5 clustering that redefine what “pro” really means in 2026. Credit: Google Apple’s New Pro Champion: The Mac Studio Takes Over Once positioned as a premium alternative to the Mac Pro, the Mac Studio has now fully eclipsed it in performance, features, and future potential. The latest M3 Ultra Mac Studio supports up to 512GB of unified memory—nearly triple the Mac Pro’s 192GB—and offers up to 16TB of storage, double the Pro’s 8TB limit. It also supports four 8K displays compared to the Mac Pro’s three and, critically, includes Thunderbolt 5—a hig…