Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs NextComputing Edge XTI EXTI-9285K-04
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
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NextComputing Edge XTI EXTI-9285K-04, Core Ultra 9 285K, 128GB, 1TB SSD + 2TB SSD, RTX 5090
NextComputing
78 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
NextComputing Edge XTI EXTI-9285K-04, Core Ultra 9 285K, 128GB, 1TB SSD + 2TB SSD, RTX 5090
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | NextComputing Edge XTI EXTI-9285K-04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 24 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 32 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | workstation |
| PSU | — | 1200W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 13.60 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 7★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | Thunderbolt 4 x 1 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1b |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 GbE |
| 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
NextComputing Edge XTI EXTI-9285K-04, Core Ultra 9 285K, 128GB, 1TB SSD + 2TB SSD, RTX 5090
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver0.071score per dollar
vs
NextComputing Edge XTI EXTI-9285K-04, Core Ultra 9 285K, 128GB, 1TB SSD + 2TB SSD, RTX 50900.005score per dollar
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver offers 14.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 28 specs.
