Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs CLX SET TGMSETRTH0C40BM
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
CLX SET TGMSETRTH0C40BM 2021, Core i9-12900KF, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 4TB HDD, RTX 4060 Ti, 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
CLX SET TGMSETRTH0C40BM 2021, Core i9-12900KF, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 4TB HDD, RTX 4060 Ti, Black
This pre-built gaming PC from CLX receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance, build quality, and ease of setup. Users praise the powerful i9 processor, RTX 3060 Ti GPU, and quiet operation, though one reviewer noted a GPU mismatch (3060 Ti instead of 4060 Ti) and another mentioned a loose power cord. Overall, it is seen as a great value for those who want a high-end system without building it themselves.
Pros
- Powerful i9 processor
- Fast RTX 3060 Ti GPU
- Quiet operation
- Easy setup out of the box
- No bloatware
Cons
- GPU mismatch (3060 Ti vs 4060 Ti)
- Loose power cord
- Only 2 RAM slots
- Auxiliary fan is noisy
- Gets warm under load
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | CLX SET TGMSETRTH0C40BM | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i9 12900KF |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 750W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 12.25 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 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
CLX SET TGMSETRTH0C40BM 2021, Core i9-12900KF, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 4TB HDD, RTX 4060 Ti, Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
CLX SET TGMSETRTH0C40BM 2021, Core i9-12900KF, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 4TB HDD, RTX 4060 Ti, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 28 specs.
