Dell OptiPlex 790 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Multicolor
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Multicolor
The product receives mixed reviews with several customers reporting that the unit arrived defective or failed to power on, often citing a "no signal" error or power supply issue. While some buyers praise the monitor's picture quality and ease of setup, others warn that the computer is marketed as a gaming system but lacks a dedicated GPU, making it unsuitable for modern games. Customer service experiences vary, with some finding helpful guidance and others encountering unhelpful support and missing components.
Pros
- Great monitor picture quality
- Easy to install
- Good value for money
- Helpful customer service for some
- Sleek look
Cons
- Unit arrived defective or dead on arrival
- No signal / power supply errors
- Missing GPU for gaming
- Outdated components (2013 era)
- Poor customer service for some
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Mac Studio with M5 Max, praising its performance, especially for media production and 4K editing. The upgrade from older Macs or PCs is seen as a significant improvement, with many noting the speed and capability of the M5 Max chip. Some mention the value of catching it on sale, and the build quality and ecosystem integration are appreciated.
Pros
- Blazing fast M5 Max chip
- Excellent for 4K editing
- Smooth upgrade path
- Good value when on sale
- Reliable Apple build quality
Cons
- Pricey without sale
- Base storage may be limiting
- Latest macOS required for new features
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 790 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 3.4 GHz core_i7 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 1 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | tower | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 11.11 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | — | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Multicolor
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average port selection (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 24 specs.