GMKtec G3 PRO, Core i3-10110U, 16GB, 512GB SSD
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
GMKtec G3 PRO, Core i3-10110U, 16GB, 512GB SSD
The GMKtec G3 mini PC offers impressive hardware for its price, with snappy performance and a compact design. However, some users experienced severe issues after Windows updates, including system lockups and boot loops, requiring technical expertise to resolve. Bluetooth connectivity problems were reported but often resolved after updates. Overall, it's a great value for basic tasks and specific uses like Clone Hero or as a server, but reliability concerns and the need for manual recovery may deter less technical users.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight design
- Snappy performance for basic tasks
- Windows 11 Pro included
- Low power consumption
Cons
- Windows update can cause system lockups
- Bluetooth connectivity issues initially
- Limited storage for gaming
- RAM may be insufficient for heavy multitasking
- Product key may be invalidated after reinstall
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
Scores
Specifications
| GMKtec G3 PRO | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 10110U | Apple M3 Ultra★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 28★ |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Graphics 1000MHz | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 96 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| Weight | 0.95 kg | 3.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
GMKtec G3 PRO, Core i3-10110U, 16GB, 512GB SSD
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (71st percentile)
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average ram (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average port selection (34th 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
Pricing
GMKtec G3 PRO, Core i3-10110U, 16GB, 512GB SSD
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.
