M3 Ultra territory: local LLM inference and compile farms.
| Pick | Band | |
|---|---|---|
| Machine | Mac Studio M3 Ultra 32-core | ~$5,500+ |
| RAM | 96-128GB unified (huge for local models) | +$1,000–2,000 |
| Storage | 2-4TB internal NVMe | +$600–1,600 |
| Extra | TB5 docking + 10GbE | ~$300+ |
Prices are indicative bands as of Oct 2026 — confirm current prices when buying.
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