Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs MSI Cubi 1MA-668US
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
MSI Cubi 1MA-668US 2024, Core 3 100U, 8GB, 500GB 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
MSI Cubi 1MA-668US 2024, Core 3 100U, 8GB, 500GB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | MSI Cubi 1MA-668US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core 3 100U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 10 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 0.59 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 3 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Dual Ethernet ports |
| 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
MSI Cubi 1MA-668US 2024, Core 3 100U, 8GB, 500GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
MSI Cubi 1MA-668US 2024, Core 3 100U, 8GB, 500GB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.