Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 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 5060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Dell Optiplex 5060 refurbished desktop is well-received for its performance and value, especially for basic home use and upgrading to Windows 11. Users appreciate the compact design and included accessories, though some note minor cosmetic defects and a keyboard with hard-to-read keys. A few encountered issues like encryption needing decryption or missing the advertised backlit keyboard, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Great performance for basic use
- Compact design
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Well packaged
Cons
- Keyboard keys hard to read
- Minor cosmetic defects
- Missing advertised backlit keyboard
- Encryption required decryption
- Only DisplayPort connections
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i5 8500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 9 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 | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 5.44 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 0x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1 |
| 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 5060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.