Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 7060 2018, Core i7-8700, 32GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, 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 i7-8700, 32GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
The Dell i7 refurbished desktop receives mixed feedback. While some users praise its excellent condition, easy setup, and great value, others report serious issues like failure within two weeks, choppy performance, and missing HDD brackets. The Q&A section shows many unanswered questions about specifications and accessories, adding to uncertainty.
Pros
- Excellent condition
- Easy setup
- Great value for price
- Works out of the box
- Clean interior
Cons
- Missing HDD brackets
- Unit failed within two weeks
- Choppy performance
- Slow boot from sleep
- Must pay to remove files before return
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 7060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i7 8700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 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★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | — | 130W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 3.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | USB Dongle |
| 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 i7-8700, 32GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.