Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
GEEKOM A5 Rose Gold 2023
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Mac, calling it a powerhouse and the best value for power users. They praise its multicore performance, GPU capabilities, and ability to handle demanding tasks like video editing and development without issues. The M3 Ultra is seen as a better value than the M4 Max, especially when configured with more memory.
Pros
- Powerful multicore performance
- Great GPU value
- Handles demanding tasks
- Fast exports
- Reliable and stable
Cons
- Single-core performance not noticeably fast
- Potential competition from M4 Max
GEEKOM A5 Rose Gold 2023
The Geekom A7 mini PC is widely praised for its compact size, quiet operation, and solid performance for everyday tasks like web browsing and office work. Users appreciate the fast SSD, ample RAM, and good port selection, though some note it is not suitable for high-end gaming. A few reviewers experienced issues with AMD software persistence, Bluetooth driver problems, and Windows crashes, with mixed feedback on customer support responsiveness.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Quiet operation even under load
- Fast SSD and ample RAM
- Good value for the price
- Easy setup with onscreen instructions
Cons
- AMD software persistence issues
- Bluetooth driver problems on Linux
- Windows crashes and blue screens
- Poor customer support responsiveness
- 4GB RAM reserved for iGPU (non-adjustable)
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | GEEKOM A5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 1.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | Dual HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
GEEKOM A5 Rose Gold 2023
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average port selection (24th percentile)
- Below average gpu (30th percentile)
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
No current pricing available
GEEKOM A5 Rose Gold 2023
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.