Apple Mac mini M2 Pro vs Dell Optiplex 7050 Micro
Apple Mac mini M2 Pro 2023, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
Apple
62 Overall Score
vs
Dell Optiplex 7050 Micro 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Dell
49 Overall Score
Scores
Compact
Business
Developer
Home Office
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac mini M2 Pro | Dell Optiplex 7050 Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | —★ | Intel 6th Generation Core i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | M2 Pro 16-core GPU★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| Weight | 1.28 kg | 2.72 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac mini M2 Pro 2023, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Strong gpu (66th percentile)
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
Dell Optiplex 7050 Micro 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ram (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac mini M2 Pro
Scores 62 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.