Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 7060-SFF 2018, Core i7-8700, 32GB, 500GB SSD
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-SFF 2018, Core i7-8700, 32GB, 500GB SSD
The refurbished Dell OptiPlex 7060 SFF has mixed reviews. One user praised its timely delivery, easy setup with Windows 11 preloaded, and good performance, though noted missing HDMI ports. Another user reported a motherboard failure after the 90-day warranty and poor customer support, regretting the purchase.
Pros
- Timely delivery
- Easy setup with Windows 11 preloaded
- Good performance
- Simple adapter resolves missing HDMI
Cons
- Missing HDMI ports not mentioned in description
- Motherboard failure after 90-day warranty
- Poor customer support beyond warranty
- Short 90-day warranty period
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 7060-SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 5.25 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| 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-SFF 2018, Core i7-8700, 32GB, 500GB SSD
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.