M5 Max (32-core GPU): unified memory vs VRAM tables

Bandwidth ~460 GB/s · memory options [36, 48] GB · year 2026.

Unified memory is shared with macOS and apps. Treat discrete VRAM “fits” as overstated unless you reserve headroom. Prefer VRAM fit with a higher overhead, and compare against discrete GPUs only as a contrast—not a 1:1 map.

Educational. Not a purchase guide.