Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
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Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
Alienware
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Performance 5
Value for money 3
Gpu capability 2
Reliability 2
Multitasking 2
Single core performance 1
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Gaming
Creator
Workstation
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Alienware Aurora ACT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 24 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| 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 | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 1000W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 15.37 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 3 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 7★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 3 x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000/2500 |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver0.019score per dollar
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Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black0.025score per dollar
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.
