Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹, 7800X3D, 256GB, Black
MEPC
59 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
MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹, 7800X3D, 256GB, Black
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Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | AMD® Ryzen™ 7 7800X3D 4.2GHz 8 Core Processor w/ 5.0GHz Max Boost, 16 Threads, 104MB L2 + L3 X3D Caches, 5nm, 120W |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 96 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Required, but not included PCI Express 5.0 / 4.0 x16 Card Slot compatible Graphics Card Recommended |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB | 256 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 850W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 18.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | USB 4 (40Gbps) |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI™ port |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be Chipset* Tri-Band 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz w/ up to 2.9Gbps transfer rates via 160MHz bandwidth Supports IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax / be Wireless Protocols * Windows 11 version 24H2 required for WiFi 7 / Bluetooth v5.4, earlie |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows |
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
MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹, 7800X3D, 256GB, Black
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (73rd percentile)
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.