Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny vs Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny, Core i5-4570T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny, Core i5-4570T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Users generally find this refurbished Dell Optiplex a good value for basic work or home labs, with one praising its easy upgrade path and Windows 11 compatibility. However, a critical review reports missing wireless antenna hardware, making wireless keyboard and mouse unusable. The overall sentiment is mixed, with strong satisfaction from some but a significant hardware omission issue that could frustrate buyers.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Easy upgrade path
- Good for basic work and homelabs
- Windows 11 compatible
Cons
- Missing wireless antenna
- Wireless keyboard and mouse unusable
- Hardware omission issue
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel 4th Generation Core i5 | Apple M3 Ultra★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 28★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 96 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| Weight | 11.34 kg | 3.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | 0 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 1x Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny, Core i5-4570T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.
