Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 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 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 3070 SFF is generally well-received, with many users praising its performance, compact design, and value as a refurbished unit. However, a few reviewers noted issues like a missing hard drive error and lower-quality included accessories. Overall, it's seen as a solid choice for office work and light tasks.
Pros
- Excellent performance with i7 processor
- Compact and space-saving design
- Great value for a refurbished unit
- Fast SSD storage
- Generous 32GB RAM
Cons
- Low-quality included keyboard and mouse
- Missing hard drive error on some units
- Only one internal 2.5" drive bay
- No built-in Wi-Fi (dongle required)
- Unnecessary accessories increase cost
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i7 9700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.0 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 | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 5.39 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 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 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor 2021, Core i7-9700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.
