Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs BEASTCOM Q5 Pro Gaming Q5-N-US
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
BEASTCOM Q5 Pro Gaming Q5-N-US 2025, Ryzen 5 4500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Ryzen 5
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
BEASTCOM Q5 Pro Gaming Q5-N-US 2025, Ryzen 5 4500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Ryzen 5
The Beastcom Q5 receives mixed reviews. While some users praise its gaming performance, quiet operation, and good value, a significant number report serious hardware and software issues, including video failure, internet connectivity problems, and Windows activation troubles. Customer support responsiveness is a major point of contention, with some experiencing excellent service and others describing it as non-existent.
Pros
- Great gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Good value for money
- Works well with multiple monitors
- Strong build quality
Cons
- Serious hardware issues (video failure)
- Internet connectivity problems
- Windows activation issues
- Unresponsive customer support (some cases)
- Missing motherboard standoff screw
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | BEASTCOM Q5 Pro Gaming Q5-N-US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 11.07 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| 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
BEASTCOM Q5 Pro Gaming Q5-N-US 2025, Ryzen 5 4500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Ryzen 5
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Strong gpu (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.