AVGPC Max vs Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
AVGPC Max, Ryzen 5 5600G, 16GB, 1TB SSD
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
AVGPC Max, Ryzen 5 5600G, 16GB, 1TB SSD
This AVGPC Mini-X gaming desktop is widely praised as an excellent entry-level machine for 1080p gaming and office use. Users highlight its quiet operation, easy setup, and solid build quality, with many noting that it runs modern games smoothly at base settings. A few reviewers experienced issues like a dead power supply or missing GPU, but customer support was responsive. Overall, it offers great value for the price, especially for beginners or those on a budget.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
- Good for 1080p gaming
Cons
- Power supply failure risk
- Missing GPU in some units
- Inconsistent motherboard model
- Limited front USB-C ports
- No dedicated graphics card
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
| AVGPC Max | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Apple M3 Ultra★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 28★ |
| Frequency | 3.9 GHz★ | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon Graphics | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 96 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff |
| PSU | 650W★ | — |
| Weight | — | 3.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
AVGPC Max, Ryzen 5 5600G, 16GB, 1TB SSD
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd 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
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.