Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Minisforum MS-S1 MAX
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
Minisforum MS-S1 MAX 2026, Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Minisforum
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Minisforum MS-S1 MAX 2026, Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Minisforum MS-S1 MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 320W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Dual 10GbE LAN |
| 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
Minisforum MS-S1 MAX 2026, Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Minisforum MS-S1 MAX 2026, Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.
