Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Dell OptiPlex 7070-SFF
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 7070-SFF 2019, Core i7-8700, 16GB, 500GB 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 7070-SFF 2019, Core i7-8700, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 7070 SFF is a compact business desktop with a powerful Intel Core i7-8700 processor. Users appreciate its small form factor and included ethernet port, though some note the lack of a Windows 11 installation CD. Overall, it offers good performance for office tasks.
Pros
- Compact small form factor
- Powerful Intel Core i7-8700 processor
- Includes ethernet port
Cons
- No Windows 11 installation CD included
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 7070-SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7-8700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.2 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★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.44 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x 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 7070-SFF 2019, Core i7-8700, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.