Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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
Dell ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The Dell Ect1250 Tower Desktop is generally well-regarded for its solid performance, thanks to the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor and 16GB of DDR5 RAM. Users appreciate its connectivity options and the ability to connect multiple monitors. However, some concerns were raised about the limited number of PCIe slots for expansion, which may limit future upgrades.
Pros
- Solid performance
- Good connectivity options
- Multiple monitor support
- Fast DDR5 RAM
Cons
- Limited PCIe slots
- Potential upgrade constraints
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 20 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 180W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 4.85 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 7★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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
Dell ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 5 225, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong cpu (68th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.