HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF vs Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF 2016, Core i7-6700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF 2016, Core i7-6700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Most buyers are very satisfied with this refurbished PC, praising its speed, quiet operation, and value for the price. However, several users reported missing cables or adapters needed to connect a monitor, and one experienced frequent crashes. Overall, it's a good deal for those comfortable with minor setup hurdles.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Fast and quiet operation
- Easy upgrade and setup
- Generous RAM (32 GB)
- Includes new keyboard and mouse
Cons
- Missing cables or adapters for monitor
- External WiFi dongle instead of internal card
- Frequent crashes on some units
- No AU power cord included
- Requires DisplayPort cable or adapter
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 6700 | Apple M3 Ultra★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 28★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 96 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 5.26 kg | 3.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | 0x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP ProDesk 600G2 SFF 2016, Core i7-6700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.