Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
HP Workstation, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 4TB HDD, Quadro K1200
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
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
HP Workstation, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 4TB HDD, Quadro K1200
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | HP Workstation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i5 8500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 9 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Quadro K1200 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 5.25 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5G |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ-45 Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
HP Workstation, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 4TB HDD, Quadro K1200
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.