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Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core Cpu 80 Core Gpu Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£6,050PassMark benchmark result:72769N. of physical cores:32CPU boost clock speed:4.05 GHzCPU socket:N/ATDP (Thermal design power):140 W

Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core Cpu 80 Core Gpu Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

90%

8.4

Technical score

10%

?

User score

★Better than 92% of processors
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

60%

9.0

Performance

18%

7.9

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

5.7

Power & Thermal

4%

6.7

Platform

1%

9.1

Integrated Graphics

★Better than 93% of processors
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £6,050

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Technical Specifications of processor Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core Cpu 80 Core Gpu

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

9.0

Performance

18%

7.9

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

5.7

Power & Thermal

4%

6.7

Platform

1%

9.1

Integrated Graphics

8.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core Cpu 80 Core Gpu has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

6.2
Brand name
Apple
Processor type
workstation
Processor type
workstation
★ Better than 95% of models
This processor belongs to the workstation processor class, which is more advanced than that of 95.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.9% of processors.
CPU socket
N/A
Chipset
N/A
CPU architecture
ARM64
CPU architecture
ARM64
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
This processor uses the ARM64 architecture, which is less advanced than that of 98.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Apple silicon
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N. of physical cores
32
N. of physical cores
32
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 32 CPU cores, which is more than 98.7% of processors and equal to 0.6% of processors.
CPU threads
32
CPU threads
32
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 32 CPU threads, which is more than 95% of processors and equal to 3% of processors.
Threads per core
1
Threads per core
1
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.8% of processors and equal to 30.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.05 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.05 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.05 GHz which is lower than that of 59.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
24x 4.06 GHz & 8x 2.75 GHz
CPU base clock speed
24x 4.06 GHz & 8x 2.75 GHz
★ Better than 99% of models
This processor has a base clock of 24x4.06 GHz & 8x2.75 GHz which is higher than that of 99% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
3 nm
Semiconductor size
3 nm
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 3 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 96% of processors and equal to that of 4% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 3 nm
Foundry
TSMC 3 nm
★ Better than 96% of models
This processor is built on the TSMC 3 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 96.2% of processors and equal to that of 3.8% of processors.
L3 cache
?
L2 cache
?
L1 cache
9,216 KB
L1 cache
9,216 KB
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 9,216 KB which is larger than that of 100% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR5/LPDDR5X
DDR memory version
DDR5/LPDDR5X
★ Better than 92% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 92.2% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
6,400 MHz
Maximum memory speed
6,400 MHz
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5-6400 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5-6400 MHz
â–² Better than 84% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 84.4% of processors and equal to 3.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
512 GB
Maximum memory capacity
512 GB
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 512 GB of memory, which is more than 97.7% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Apple 80-core GPU
Integrated GPU model
Apple 80-core GPU
★ Better than 100% of models
This processor uses the Apple 80-core GPU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 100% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
80
Integrated GPU execution units
80
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 80 GPU execution units, which is more than 91.7% of processors and equal to 3.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
?
Integrated media encoders/decoders
AV1 (HW decode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
AV1 (HW decode)
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This processor supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
140 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
140 W
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 140 W which is higher than that of 94.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
?
Boost power (PL2)
N/A
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
Configurable TDP
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core Cpu 80 Core Gpu vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 5.74x higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    27,738
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (27,738 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    27,738 vs 4,829
  • 6.88x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    72,769
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (72,769 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    72,769 vs 10,572.5
  • 26 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    32
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (32 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    32 vs 6
  • 2.02x better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    5,048
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (5,048 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    5,048 vs 2,500
  • 2.18x higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    3,201
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,201 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    3,201 vs 1,471
  • 24 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    32
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    32 vs 8
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    24 x 4.06 GHz & 8 x 2.75 GHz
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (24x4.06 GHz & 8x2.75 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    24x4.06 GHz & 8x2.75 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 8x more memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    512 GB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • 5 years newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2025 vs 2020).
    March 2025
    2025 vs 2020
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    NEON, AES, SHA1, SHA2, SHA3, SM3, SM4, DotProd, FP16, BF16, I8MM, AMX, SME
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (NEON, AES, SHA1, SHA2, SHA3, SM3, SM4, DotProd, FP16, BF16, I8MM, AMX, SME vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    includes Apple Matrix extensions
    NEON, AES, SHA1, SHA2, SHA3, SM3, SM4, DotProd, FP16, BF16, I8MM, AMX, SME vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES, SHA, RSA/PKA
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This processor includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • Higher-end processor class
    Processor type
    workstation
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This processor belongs to a higher-end processor class than the average processor (workstation vs mobile).
    workstation vs mobile
  • Supports HMP
    Uses HMP
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor supports HMP, the average processor does not. 22.7% of processors support HMP.
  • 5.74x higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    27,738
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (27,738 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    27,738 vs 4,829
  • 6.88x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    72,769
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (72,769 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    72,769 vs 10,572.5
  • 26 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    32
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (32 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    32 vs 6
  • 2.02x better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    5,048
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (5,048 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    5,048 vs 2,500
  • 2.18x higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    3,201
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,201 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    3,201 vs 1,471
  • 24 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    32
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    32 vs 8
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    24 x 4.06 GHz & 8 x 2.75 GHz
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (24x4.06 GHz & 8x2.75 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    24x4.06 GHz & 8x2.75 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 2.14x faster classroom rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    715.43
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <97 – >1.3k
    This processor has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (715.4 vs 334.1). The average processor needs 334.1 for the Blender Classroom test.
    715.43 vs 334.1
  • 75% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    3 nm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    3 nm vs 12 nm
  • 24x larger L1 cache
    L1 cache
    9,216 KB
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (9216 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    9,216 KB vs 384 KB
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    TSMC 3 nm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 3 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 3 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not. 20.5% of processors use a big.LITTLE design.
    performance + efficiency cores
  • 37.17x more transistors
    N. of transistors
    184 billion
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1.303 billion – >25 billion
    This processor has more transistors than the average processor (184 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    184 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • 8x more memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    512 GB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • 17.88x higher memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    819 GB/s
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (819 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    819 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR5/LPDDR5X
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
    DDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    6,400 MHz
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6400 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    LPDDR5-6400 MHz
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5-6400 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    LPDDR5-6,400 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • Better integrated GPU
    Integrated GPU model
    Apple 80-core GPU
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This processor uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Apple 80-core GPU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Apple 80-core GPU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 5 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    8
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (8 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    8 vs 3
  • 3.33x more GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    80
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has more GPU execution units than the average processor (80 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    80 vs 24
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • No multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This processor does not support multithreading, the average processor does. 74.2% of processors support multithreading.
  • Less advanced architecture
    CPU architecture
    ARM64
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced architecture than the average processor (ARM64 vs x86-64).
    Apple silicon
    ARM64 vs x86-64
  • 3.11x higher TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    140 W
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (140 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    140 W vs 45 W
  • 24.2x more expensive
    Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core Cpu 80 Core Gpu is more expensive than the average processor (£6,050 vs £250).
    £6,050 vs £250
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 5.8% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.05 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.05 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Threads per core
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2.5
    This processor has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    1 vs 2
  • 24.2x more expensive
    Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core Cpu 80 Core Gpu is more expensive than the average processor (£6,050 vs £250).
    £6,050 vs £250
  • 6.3% worse value for money
    Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core Cpu 80 Core Gpu has worse value for money than the average processor (6.17 vs 6.6).
    6.17 vs 6.56
  • Less advanced architecture
    CPU architecture
    ARM64
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced architecture than the average processor (ARM64 vs x86-64).
    Apple silicon
    ARM64 vs x86-64
  • No multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This processor does not support multithreading, the average processor does. 74.2% of processors support multithreading.
  • 5.8% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.05 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.05 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Threads per core
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2.5
    This processor has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    1 vs 2
  • 6 fewer memory channels
    Memory channels
    8
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has fewer memory channels than the average processor (8 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
    8 vs 2
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 3.11x higher TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    140 W
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (140 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    140 W vs 45 W

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What we like about Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core Cpu 80 Core Gpu

  • Unparalleled multi-core performance for intensive tasks like 8K video editing and code compilation
  • Massive unified memory support up to 512GB, enabling large local AI model execution
  • Exceptional power efficiency, maintaining high performance with low power draw (often under 80W)
  • Whisper-quiet operation even under heavy sustained workloads
  • Advanced connectivity with up to six Thunderbolt 5 ports supporting 120Gb/s speeds
  • Significant gains in rendering performance over M1 Ultra and M2 Ultra predecessors

What we don't like about Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core Cpu 80 Core Gpu

  • Extremely high price point, particularly for the 80-core GPU upgrade and high storage tiers
  • Internal components are not user-upgradable after purchase
  • Newer M4 Max chips can outperform it in single-core tasks and some specific GPU benchmarks
  • Lacks support for the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard
  • GPU performance in 3D rendering and AI image generation still lags significantly behind high-end dedicated NVIDIA GPUs

Verdict

The Apple M3 Ultra is a high-performance system-on-a-chip built on a 3nm process, featuring a 32-core CPU (24 performance and 8 efficiency cores) and a massive 80-core GPU. It delivers up to 1.8x the CPU performance and 2.6x the GPU speed of the M1 Ultra, supported by a 32-core Neural Engine and an industry-leading 819 GB/s memory bandwidth. Main pros include its ability to handle extreme workflows like 8K video editing and local AI models with over 600 billion parameters, alongside hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. However, notable cons include its extremely high price point, the lack of user-upgradeable internal components, and the fact that its single-core performance can be surpassed by newer M4-series architecture.

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