Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Intel NUC 11 Performance NUC11PAHi5 Barebone
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
Intel NUC 11 Performance NUC11PAHi5 Barebone 2020, Core i5-1135G7, Negro
Intel
13 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
Intel NUC 11 Performance NUC11PAHi5 Barebone 2020, Core i5-1135G7, Negro
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Intel NUC 11 Performance NUC11PAHi5 Barebone | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel Iris Xe |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | — |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | Thunderbolt 3 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0b |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Barebone (sin sistema operativo) |
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
Intel NUC 11 Performance NUC11PAHi5 Barebone 2020, Core i5-1135G7, Negro
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Intel NUC 11 Performance NUC11PAHi5 Barebone 2020, Core i5-1135G7, Negro
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.
