Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs GMKtec NucBox K15
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
GMKtec NucBox K15, Core Ultra 5 125U, 32GB, 1TB SSD
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
GMKtec NucBox K15, Core Ultra 5 125U, 32GB, 1TB SSD
The GMKtec Nucbox K10 is a powerful mini PC that delivers exceptional performance for demanding tasks like 3D CAD, video editing, and running multiple virtual machines. Users praise its fast i9 processor, ample 64GB RAM, and quiet operation, though some note underpowered USB-C and Bluetooth ports. Overall, it offers outstanding value for developers and power users.
Pros
- Fast i9-13900HK processor
- 64GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Quiet operation
- Excellent thermal management
Cons
- Underpowered USB-C port
- Weak Bluetooth connectivity
- Power button inaccessible when VESA mounted
- No wake-on-LAN support
- Power supply brick is large
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | GMKtec NucBox K15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 4.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel Arc 140T |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 100W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | USB4.0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| 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
GMKtec NucBox K15, Core Ultra 5 125U, 32GB, 1TB SSD
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ram (76th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.