MSI Codex R2 AI vs Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
MSI Codex R2 AI, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
MSI
64 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Codex R2 AI, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
No customer feedback yet
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Performance 5
Value for money 3
Gpu capability 2
Reliability 2
Multitasking 2
Single core performance 1
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| MSI Codex R2 AI | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265F 2.4GHz 20 Core Processor w/ 8 Performance & 12 Efficiency Cores, 20 Threads, 5.3GHz Turbo, 30MB Smart Cache Intel® AI Boost NPU w/ 13 NPU TOPS | Apple M3 Ultra★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 28★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 96 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff |
| PSU | 650W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.70 kg | 3.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5Gbps Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex R2 AI, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.