MSI Modern AM242TP vs Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
MSI Modern AM242TP 2024, Core 5 120U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
MSI
53 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Modern AM242TP 2024, Core 5 120U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| MSI Modern AM242TP | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core 5 120U | Apple M3 Ultra★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 28★ |
| Frequency | 1.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 96 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | aio | sff |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.16 kg | 3.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Modern AM242TP 2024, Core 5 120U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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
Pricing
MSI Modern AM242TP 2024, Core 5 120U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.
