Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs HP G2
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
HP G2, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB SSD, 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
HP G2, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The product receives mixed reviews. Some users find it easy to set up and adequate for basic tasks or light gaming, while others are severely disappointed by the lack of a dedicated graphics card, poor gaming performance, and a non-curved monitor. Verified buyers report issues like a non-backlit keyboard and excessive bloatware, and one Spanish reviewer warns that refunds are not full. Overall, it is not recommended for serious gaming.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Good image quality for video games
- Adequate for basic tasks
- Well put together
- Relatively fast after removing bloatware
Cons
- No dedicated graphics card
- Poor gaming performance
- Non-curved monitor
- Keyboard does not light up
- Excessive bloatware
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | HP G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M3 Ultra★ | 3.4 GHz core_i3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 28★ | 1 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
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
HP G2, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
HP G2, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.
