Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Black 2015
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
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 7040 Black 2015
Overall, users appreciate the refurbished tower for its fast CPU, ample RAM (32GB), and excellent customer service, though several noted WiFi issues and some reported SSD errors or update problems. Verified buyers highlight good value and solid performance but caution that WiFi may be unreliable, and one French user mentioned language setup difficulties. The sentiment is generally positive with notable technical concerns.
Pros
- Fast CPU performance
- Large 32GB RAM
- Great customer service
- Good value for money
- Seamless network integration
Cons
- Unreliable WiFi connectivity
- SSD errors within weeks
- Windows 11 update issues
- Glitchy keyboard included
- Only English interface initially
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 7040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel 6th Generation Core i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 4.63 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Black 2015
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average cpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 24 specs.