Smart Tech SMART OPS PC Module vs Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Smart Tech SMART OPS PC Module 2024, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Smart Tech SMART OPS PC Module 2024, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
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
| Smart Tech SMART OPS PC Module | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | Apple M3 Ultra★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 28★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 96 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| Weight | — | 3.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2 Ethernet ports | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Smart Tech SMART OPS PC Module 2024, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
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
Smart Tech SMART OPS PC Module 2024, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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 24 specs.