Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
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
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
The MSI Cubi NUC 1MG is a compact and quiet mini desktop with excellent connectivity, including dual 2.5GbE LAN, Thunderbolt 4, and HDMI ports. It handles everyday tasks like web browsing, streaming, and office work smoothly, but the Intel Core 3-100U processor can be overwhelmed under heavy loads, and initial setup may involve high CPU usage and bloatware. Upgradability is decent with accessible RAM and storage slots, making it a solid choice for light productivity or home server use.
Pros
- Compact and quiet form factor
- Excellent connectivity (dual 2.5GbE, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI)
- User-upgradable RAM and storage
- VESA mount included
- Good for light productivity and streaming
Cons
- Underpowered processor for heavy tasks
- High CPU usage and bloatware out of the box
- Limited gaming capability
- Slow included NVMe drive
- MSI telemetry and Norton 360 preinstalled
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core 3 100U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 10 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 0.63 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 2 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average cpu (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.