Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2024, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black

Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2024, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black

Dell
83 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

Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2024, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black

72 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Noise level 2
👍 Ease of setup 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Gaming capability 2
👎 Defective unit 1

Scores

Business
Apple
99
Dell
84
Home Office
Apple
99
Dell
87
Developer
Apple
93
Dell
80
Ai Llm
Apple
92
Dell
62
Compact
Apple
92
Dell
31
Workstation
Apple
85
Dell
74
Gaming
Apple
50
Dell
79
Creator
Apple
69
Dell
79

Specifications

Apple Mac Studio M3 UltraDell Alienware Aurora ACT1250
Processor
CPU*Apple M3 Ultra★Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
CPU Multi-Core Score
72,850
49,522
Cores28★20
Frequency3.5 GHz★3.3 GHz
L3 Cache—30 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple M3 Ultra 60-coreNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti★
GPU Benchmark Score
20,629
22,099
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—16 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM96 GB★16 GB
RAM Generation—DDR5★
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDSSD
Build
Form Factorsffmid-tower
PSU—500W★
Weight3.64 kg15.37 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports6★4
USB Ports27★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5 x 6USB4
HDMI1x HDMI1x HDMI
DisplayPort03x DisplayPort
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
EthernetGigabit Ethernet2.5 GbE
System
OSmacOSWindows 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

Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2024, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black

  • Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)

Pricing

Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2024, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black is $3,599 cheaper (3.1x less).

Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver0.019score per dollar
vs
Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2024, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black0.049score per dollar

Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2024, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black offers 2.6x better value for money

Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2024, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra

Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.

Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Better at:

Ai LlmCompactBusinessDeveloperHome OfficeWorkstation

Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Better at:

GamingCreator

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