Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M920
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkCentre M920, Core i7-8700, 16GB, 1TB SSD
Lenovo
32 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 M920, Core i7-8700, 16GB, 1TB SSD
15 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The single verified review reports that both refurbished units failed during Windows setup, indicating a serious reliability issue. The Q&A section provides technical details but no user feedback on performance or satisfaction. Overall sentiment is very negative due to the critical failure reported.
Pros
- Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630
- Intel Core i7-8700 processor
- Space-saving mount option
Cons
- Both units failed during Windows setup
- Reliability issues with refurbished units
Reliability 1
Refurbished quality 1
Setup failure 1
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Lenovo ThinkCentre M920 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i7-8700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1x 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 M920, Core i7-8700, 16GB, 1TB SSD
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average social proof (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.