Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 7060 2018, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Mac, calling it a powerhouse and the best value for power users. They praise its multicore performance, GPU capabilities, and ability to handle demanding tasks like video editing and development without issues. The M3 Ultra is seen as a better value than the M4 Max, especially when configured with more memory.
Pros
- Powerful multicore performance
- Great GPU value
- Handles demanding tasks
- Fast exports
- Reliable and stable
Cons
- Single-core performance not noticeably fast
- Potential competition from M4 Max
Dell OptiPlex 7060 2018, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The Dell small form factor PC offers great value with its NVMe SSD and 8th gen processor, but some users face issues like missing WiFi and incompatible monitor cables. Customer service is praised for quick resolutions, though compatibility and missing accessories are common concerns.
Pros
- Great value for price
- NVMe SSD performance
- Compact and sturdy design
- Excellent customer service
- Supports Windows 11
Cons
- Missing WiFi functionality
- Incompatible monitor cables
- Missing accessories like cables
- Compatibility issues with monitors
- Unclear product description
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 7060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i5-8500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 9 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 7.93 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | None |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2 Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | No |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Dell OptiPlex 7060 2018, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.