Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Black 2024
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
Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Black 2024
Most buyers are thrilled with this computer, praising its speed, quiet operation, and excellent value for the price. However, one verified review reports a critical defect: the unit arrived without the graphics card, which is a serious issue. Another user notes that upgrading is inconvenient due to proprietary Alienware parts, so potential buyers should research the components carefully.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Whisper quiet operation
- Easy setup
- Excellent value for price
- Great for gaming
Cons
- Arrived without graphics card
- Proprietary parts hinder upgrades
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 500W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 5.96 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 7★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 GbE |
| 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
Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Black 2024
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
No current pricing available
Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.
