Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Intel Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
What Buyers Say
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
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Intel Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Alienware Aurora ACT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 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 | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 1000W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 17.24 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 3 Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ-45 |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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, Intel Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2025, Intel Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.