How can I justify spending $10K on a Mac - Mac Studio M3 Ultra

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Apple’s M3 Ultra Mac Studio costs a lot, but is it worth it? Linus walks through the features, specs, performance benchmarks, and who this machine is actually for. Spoiler alert: it's not gamers. From AI workloads to media production, the M3 Ultra makes a surprising case for its value… if you can afford it.

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Somehow not a total rip-off
0:53 Included accessories and design/ports
3:21 Specs – CPU, GPU, AI performance,
4:33 Media Engine and LABS encoding/decoding test results
5:31 M3 Ultra vs M4 Max? It's not an easy choice...
6:10 Sponsor – dbrand
7:29 LABS Blender/Gaming/AI test results and fan noise impressions
9:50 Real-world AI use case at LMG
10:28 Pricing and final thoughts
11:30 Outro