Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2015
Dell
41 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
Apple
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2015
No customer feedback yet
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Performance 5
Value for money 3
Gpu capability 2
Reliability 2
Multitasking 2
Single core performance 1
Scores
Business
Developer
Ai Llm
Home Office
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 6500 | Apple M3 Ultra★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 28★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 96 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 13.61 kg | 3.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 10★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | 0x HDMI 2.0b | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2015
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Below average storage (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average ram (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.