Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell Pro Micro
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell Pro Micro 2024, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB 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 Pro Micro 2024, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Dell Pro Micro Computer receives mixed feedback. While it is praised for its compact size and strong processor performance, the lack of a dedicated graphics card and limited upgrade options are notable drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a capable business machine but not ideal for gaming or intensive graphics work.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Powerful Intel Core i7-14700 processor
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770
Cons
- No dedicated graphics card
- Limited upgrade options
- Not suitable for gaming or intensive graphics
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell Pro Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i7-14700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 33 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | — | 65W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| 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 Pro Micro 2024, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Pro Micro 2024, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.
