Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs NVIDIA DGX Spark
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
NVIDIA DGX Spark 2025, ARM, 128GB, 4TB SSD, Gold
NVIDIA
61 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
NVIDIA DGX Spark 2025, ARM, 128GB, 4TB SSD, Gold
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | NVIDIA DGX Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | ARM |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | none |
| VRAM | — | 128 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | LPDDR5X★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 1.20 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 3x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10 GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | NVIDIA DGX OS |
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
NVIDIA DGX Spark 2025, ARM, 128GB, 4TB SSD, Gold
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 24 specs.