Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT
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
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT
The Gamin STORM PH980XDCC-97BN1 R is a high-performance gaming PC with strong specs including an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT. It offers excellent value for 1440p high refresh rate gaming and is praised for its robust cooling system with 360mm AIO and 7 ARGB fans. The inclusion of Windows 11 Home, a mechanical keyboard, and gaming mouse adds convenience.
Pros
- High-performance CPU and GPU
- Excellent for 1440p high refresh rate gaming
- Robust cooling with 360mm AIO and 7 fans
- Includes Windows 11 Home, keyboard, and mouse
- VR ready out of the box
Cons
- No user complaints or issues reported
- Limited sample of reviews
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 96 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 850W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| 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
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong cpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.