Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF 2025, AMD A8 PRO-7600B, 8GB, 128GB SSD, UHD 530
Lenovo
25 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF 2025, AMD A8 PRO-7600B, 8GB, 128GB SSD, UHD 530
30 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The Lenovo M79 tower has mixed reviews. Some users praise its fast boot and smooth operation, while others report serious issues like no monitor signal, missing USB dongle for peripherals, and lack of wireless networking despite claims. The refund process has also been criticized.
Pros
- Fast boot up
- Good price
- Easy setup
- Runs programs smoothly
Cons
- No monitor signal
- Missing USB dongle for peripherals
- No wireless networking despite claims
- Refund process issues
- Wireless keyboard and mouse do not connect
Boot speed 1
Price value 1
Ease of setup 1
Monitor signal 1
Wireless networking 2
Missing peripherals 2
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel UHD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 6.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11bgn |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ-45 |
| 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 SFF 2025, AMD A8 PRO-7600B, 8GB, 128GB SSD, UHD 530
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 24 specs.