Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs HP EliteDesk G9
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
HP EliteDesk G9 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 20GB, 1TB 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
HP EliteDesk G9 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 20GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The HP ENVY TE01-4XXX desktop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its speed, quiet operation, and easy setup, calling it a workhorse and a good value. However, several verified buyers report serious issues with Windows 11 compatibility, slow boot times, noisy processor, and poor tech support, with one user calling it the worst computer they ever owned.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Quiet operation
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Windows 11 compatibility issues
- Slow boot times
- Noisy processor
- Poor tech support
- Sound not working out of box
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | HP EliteDesk G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | 4.5 GHz core_i3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 5.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 20 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | — | 180W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 6.80 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| 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
HP EliteDesk G9 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 20GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.