Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKV50000U
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKV50000U 2025, Core Ultra 5 235H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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
ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKV50000U 2025, Core Ultra 5 235H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKV50000U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 235H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 18 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 | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 1.31 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 3 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 2 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | No OS |
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
ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKV50000U 2025, Core Ultra 5 235H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong cpu (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.