Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
GMKtec Nucbox K11 2024, Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD
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
GMKtec Nucbox K11 2024, Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD
This mini PC is generally well-liked for its compact size, strong performance, and ability to handle gaming and multitasking. However, several users reported issues with WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth dropouts, and a unit that stopped working after a month. The build quality and ease of upgrading RAM and storage are praised, but the plastic top cover can be tricky to open and the RGB fan is not adjustable.
Pros
- Compact size
- Strong performance for gaming and multitasking
- Easy to upgrade RAM and storage
- Good build quality (metal casing)
- Oculink port for external GPU
Cons
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Bluetooth dropouts
- Unit stopped working after a month
- Plastic top cover hard to open
- RGB fan not adjustable
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | GMKtec Nucbox K11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | AMD Radeon 780M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 32 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 0.36 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| 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
GMKtec Nucbox K11 2024, Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (76th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.