Dell Optiplex 3060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 8GB, 500GB SSD, Black
Dell
44 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Optiplex 3060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 8GB, 500GB SSD, Black
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The Dell Optiplex 3060 refurbished unit receives high praise for its performance and value. Users note it looks and works like new, making it a great deal. However, some questions remain about Wi-Fi adapter inclusion and audio ports.
Pros
- Great performance
- Excellent value for price
- Looks and works like new
Cons
- Wi-Fi adapter not confirmed included
- Audio port availability unclear
Performance 2
Value for money 2
Refurbished quality 2
Wi fi adapter 1
Audio ports 1
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Mac Studio with M5 Max, praising its performance, especially for media production and 4K editing. The upgrade from older Macs or PCs is seen as a significant improvement, with many noting the speed and capability of the M5 Max chip. Some mention the value of catching it on sale, and the build quality and ecosystem integration are appreciated.
Pros
- Blazing fast M5 Max chip
- Excellent for 4K editing
- Smooth upgrade path
- Good value when on sale
- Reliable Apple build quality
Cons
- Pricey without sale
- Base storage may be limiting
- Latest macOS required for new features
Performance 5
Upgrade value 4
Storage options 3
Price 2
Build quality 2
Ecosystem integration 2
Scores
Developer
Compact
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Optiplex 3060 SFF | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 8500 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 500 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 3.70 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Optiplex 3060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 8GB, 500GB SSD, Black
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (23rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.