Dell OptiPlex 9020 vs Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Dell OptiPlex 9020, Core i7-4770, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 9020, Core i7-4770, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Overall, users are pleased with the performance and value of this refurbished Dell OptiPlex, often calling it fast and a great deal for the price. However, there are notable concerns about shipping delays, missing parts, and a few reports of hardware failures shortly after purchase. The customer service experience is mixed, with some praising it and others vowing not to buy again.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great value for money
- Good base for upgrades
- Clean and well-refurbished
- Easy to work with vendor
Cons
- Shipping delays
- Missing parts
- Hardware failures after purchase
- Inconsistent WiFi availability
- Mixed customer service
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 9020 | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7-4770 | Apple M3 Ultra★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 28★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 96 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | — |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 5.99 kg | 3.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 10★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2 Display Ports | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11n | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 9020, Core i7-4770, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average cpu (21st percentile)
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.