HP ProDesk 600 G6 vs Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
HP ProDesk 600 G6, Core i5-10400F, 64GB, 1TB SSD
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
HP ProDesk 600 G6, Core i5-10400F, 64GB, 1TB SSD
Most users love this HP desktop for its fast performance, especially in AutoCAD and general office tasks. A few mention limitations for gaming and the lack of an internal DVD drive. One verified user had persistent forced shutdowns due to Windows updates and rated it 1 star. Overall, it's seen as reliable for non-gaming work with good value.
Pros
- fast performance for AutoCAD and office
- quiet operation
- plenty of storage (SSD + HDD)
- good value for price
- quick shipping and safe packaging
Cons
- limited gaming capability
- no internal DVD drive
- weak power supply for GPU upgrade
- forced shutdowns due to Windows updates
- cheap included keyboard
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP ProDesk 600 G6 | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 10400F | Apple M3 Ultra★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 28★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 2 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | micro-tower | sff |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | — | 3.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi Adapter | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP ProDesk 600 G6, Core i5-10400F, 64GB, 1TB SSD
- Strong ram (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
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
HP ProDesk 600 G6, Core i5-10400F, 64GB, 1TB SSD
No current pricing available
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
