Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 790
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
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 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
Users are very happy with the value for money, noting that the computer works well for basic tasks and is a significant upgrade from older machines. However, the lack of built-in WiFi and the need for an additional video card for demanding software are notable drawbacks. The responses regarding the Windows product key are inconsistent, leaving some confusion.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Clean Windows 10 install no bloatware
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Significant upgrade from older PCs
- DVD-RW drive included
Cons
- No built-in WiFi
- Requires add-on video card for demanding software
- Missing Windows product key confusion
- Only 1TB HDD no mention of SSD
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 790 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i7-2600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | desktop |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 7.56 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1 Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
- Below average port selection (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.