Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, 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 Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
The MSI Gaming Desktop PC Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US receives positive feedback for its solid build and performance. Users appreciate the included 650W PSU and single 16GB RAM stick, though some note limited HDMI ports. Overall, it is seen as a good value for gaming.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Good gaming performance
- Included 650W PSU
- Single 16GB RAM stick
Cons
- Limited HDMI ports (only 1)
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 650W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 9.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| 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 Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.
