Dell OptiPlex 3020 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Dell OptiPlex 3020, Core i5-4570, 8GB, 500GB HDD, GeForce GT 1030, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3020, Core i5-4570, 8GB, 500GB HDD, GeForce GT 1030, Black
Users generally find this refurbished Dell 3020 to be a good budget machine that handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming well. A couple of reviewers note that for the newest, hardware-intensive games on ultimate settings the PC may struggle, and the case can heat up under sustained load. Overall, the product is seen as reliable and a fair value for the price, with special praise for the refurbishing company's customer support.
Pros
- Good budget gaming machine
- Reliable refurbished unit
- Handles everyday tasks well
- Excellent customer support from seller
Cons
- Struggles with newest games on max settings
- Case can overheat under sustained load
- Potential to find better alternatives
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3020 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-4570 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 500 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | HDD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | — | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3020, Core i5-4570, 8GB, 500GB HDD, GeForce GT 1030, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average storage (21st percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.