Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Dell OptiPlex 7060-MICRO
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 7060-MICRO 2018, Core i7-8700T, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
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
Dell OptiPlex 7060-MICRO 2018, Core i7-8700T, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 7060 Micro is a compact desktop that users find fast and easy to set up, though it has a few quirks. One user was pleasantly surprised by the DisplayPort but noted the lack of Wi-Fi, requiring a wired connection. A negative review called it overpriced due to the DisplayPort requirement and no Wi-Fi, while another praised its perfect size for a home office.
Pros
- Compact and tiny size
- Easy to set up
- Fast performance
- Perfect for home office
- DisplayPort available
Cons
- No Wi-Fi connectivity
- DisplayPort not compatible with all monitors
- Requires wired connection
- Not worth the price for some
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 7060-MICRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel 8th Generation Core i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.18 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort | — | 2 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell OptiPlex 7060-MICRO 2018, Core i7-8700T, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.