Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF 2015, Core i5-6600, 8GB, 256GB 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 5040 SFF 2015, Core i5-6600, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
This PC bundle receives mixed reviews, with several users reporting serious issues like a faulty monitor that goes black, Wi-Fi dropping frequently, and missing cables. While a few found it fast and a good value initially, many experienced defective components or poor build quality, leading to returns or regrets. The consensus is that the product is unreliable for long-term use and better options exist.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Fast performance initially
- Affordable price with monitor
- Quick seller response
Cons
- Faulty monitor that goes black
- Frequent Wi-Fi disconnections
- Missing cables and cords
- Poor build quality
- Keyboard and mouse not as advertised
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i5 6600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 5.90 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1x Ethernet port |
| 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 5040 SFF 2015, Core i5-6600, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.