Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Dell OptiPlex 5050-SFF
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 5050-SFF 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 256GB SSD
What Buyers Say
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
Dell OptiPlex 5050-SFF 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 256GB SSD
This desktop is well-equipped for heavy multitasking with an Intel Core i7-7700 processor and 16GB of DDR4 memory, plus it comes with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed. It includes a 256GB SSD for fast storage, though some users might find the lack of an HDD limiting for large files. The inclusion of a USB keyboard and mouse, along with multiple USB ports, adds convenience for everyday use.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core i7-7700 processor
- 16GB DDR4 memory for multitasking
- Fast 256GB SSD storage
- Pre-installed Windows 10 Pro
- Includes USB keyboard and mouse
Cons
- No HDD for large file storage
- Limited to 256GB total storage
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 5050-SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7-7700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.25 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 HDMI, 2 Display Ports |
| DisplayPort | — | 2 Display Ports |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell OptiPlex 5050-SFF 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.