Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core Review
32C CPU · 80C GPU · PassMark #109
Specdex verdict Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core is a category laggard on the dimensions we weight — see the alternatives below.
The Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core scores 72,912 on PassMark CPU Mark (rank #109 of 5,901). Score sourced from PassMark CPU Mark (June 2026 snapshot).
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core versus its closest rivals
- +PassMark #109 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Best-in-class perf-per-watt on macOS
- −Only available inside Apple devices — no DIY upgrade path
Who's the Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $3,999 you're in flagship territory — check the "cheaper alternatives" block below for nearer-equivalent picks at half the price.
Configurations
Available options for the Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Apple M3 Ultra 32 Core.
- Processor
- Cooler (non-X3D / non-K SKUs)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedMulti-sample composite benchmark from PassMark — independent, third-party measurement. Higher is better. Specdex does not run this test; the number shown is PassMark's published score.
Specifications
Source · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_M3| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cores | 32 (24P + 8E) |
| GPU cores | 80 (top config) / 60 (base) |
| Memory bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
| Unified memory | Up to 512 GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Process | 3 nm (TSMC N3B) |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 72,912 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Neural Engine | 32-core |
| Transistors | 184 billion |
| Class | Desktop (Mac Studio) |
| PassMark rank | #109 of 5,901 |
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