Dell OptiPlex 9020 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Dell OptiPlex 9020 2020, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 9020 2020, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
Most buyers are very satisfied with this refurbished PC, praising its speed, cleanliness, and value for money. A few negative reviews mention receiving a defective unit or a different CPU than advertised. Overall, the product is well-regarded for its performance and price, though quality control issues exist.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Clean and like-new condition
- Great value for money
- Easy Windows activation
- No bloatware
Cons
- Defective units received
- Wrong CPU in some orders
- WiFi adapter issues
- Short lifespan for some units
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 9020 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel 4th Generation Core i5 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 290W | 480W★ |
| Weight | — | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 0x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 9020 2020, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average gpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average cpu (21st 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 13 of 28 specs.