Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
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MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US 2024, Core i5-14400F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060
MSI
74 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
MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US 2024, Core i5-14400F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060
92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
This gaming PC offers excellent performance for the price, with a quiet cooling system and fast boot times. It handles modern games smoothly and is a great choice for beginners or kids. Some users plan upgrades for personal flair, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Excellent performance for the price
- Quiet cooling system
- Fast boot times
- Handles modern games smoothly
- Great for beginners and kids
Cons
- Some users desire upgrades for personalization
- Unanswered questions about specs and dimensions
Value for money 4
Performance 5
Cooling system 3
Noise level 3
Build quality 2
Ease of use 2
Scores
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Developer
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Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i5 14400F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 20 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | desktop |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 12.47 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 0 |
| 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
MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US 2024, Core i5-14400F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.