Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900A X9
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900A X9, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX, 128GB, 5TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX Pro 6000 Max Q, Black
ASUS
68 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
ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900A X9, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX, 128GB, 5TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX Pro 6000 Max Q, Black
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Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900A X9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 9955WX 4.5GHz 16 Core Processor w/ 5.4GHx Max Boost, 32 Threads, 80MB Combined Cache, 4nm, 350W |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 Max Q |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 5 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | workstation |
| PSU | — | 2000W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 31.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 3 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | 2x USB 4 (40Gbps) Type-C ports |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2x Mini DisplayPort in ports |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Not Included |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2x 10Gb RJ45 Ethernet LAN ports |
| 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 ExpertCenter Pro ET900A X9, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX, 128GB, 5TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX Pro 6000 Max Q, Black
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 27 specs.