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Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core — Benchmarks & Specs

The Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core is a processor from Apple. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 10 community AI inference reports, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

PassMark CPU Mark via PassMark Software
69,044 points
Geekbench 6 multi via XDA Developers
28,778 points
Geekbench 6 multi via Hostbor
28,417 points
Geekbench 6 multi via TurboVS
27,749 points
Geekbench 6 multi via Digital Trends
27,404 points
PassMark CPU Mark (single-thread) via PassMark Software
5,139 points
Geekbench 6 single via XDA Developers
3,263 points
Geekbench 6 single via TurboVS
3,221 points
Geekbench 6 single via Digital Trends
3,184 points
Cinebench R24 multi via XDA Developers
3,028 points

AI Inference Performance

Tokens per second under each model + quantization. Higher = faster generation. Bars compare runs across the same model.

deepseek-r1:7b q4_K_M via MacRumors Forums
128.6 tok/s
qwen3:8b q4_K_M via MacRumors Forums
114.9 tok/s
llama3.1:7b q4_0 via llama.cpp GitHub Discussions
88.4 tok/s
qwen3:30b-a3b via Olares Blog
84.1 tok/s
qwen3:14b q4_K_M via MacRumors Forums
70.3 tok/s
qwen3:32b q4_K_M via MacRumors Forums
33.9 tok/s
qwen3:32b q4_K_M via MacRumors Forums
33.9 tok/s
deepseek-r1:32b q4_K_M via MacRumors Forums
33.3 tok/s
gemma3:27b via Olares Blog
27.5 tok/s
deepseek-r1:671b q4_0 via Hostbor
18.1 tok/s

Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core best used for?
Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core is a processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core compare to its predecessor?
Compare Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Apple M3 Ultra 28 Core?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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