Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH265F0CC-580N1
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH265F0CC-580N1 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080
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
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH265F0CC-580N1 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080
The STORMCRAFT PHANTOM desktop appears well-regarded for its solid build and performance. The included 7 ARGB fans and AI-ready features like the RTX 5080 are highlighted as positives. Verified buyers report no crashes or coil whine issues, though the 10 Q&A entries do not contain direct user experience or complaints.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- High performance
- 7 ARGB fans included
- AI-ready with RTX 5080
- No reported crashes or coil whine
Cons
- Limited user review data
- No detailed user experience in Q&A
- Specs unclear for keyboard/mouse switches
- PCIe 5.0 upgrade not confirmed for included SSD
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH265F0CC-580N1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | INTEL Core Ultra 7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 850W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH265F0CC-580N1 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.