Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs MSI Cubi NUC 1MG
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG 2024, Core 5 120U, 64GB, Black
MSI
55 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
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG 2024, Core 5 120U, 64GB, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | MSI Cubi NUC 1MG | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core 5 120U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 0.63 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 2x HDMI Output |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | No |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Dual 2.5G LAN |
| 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
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG 2024, Core 5 120U, 64GB, Black
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.