Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF is a compact desktop that comes with an Intel i5-8500 processor and includes a keyboard and mouse. However, it lacks an optical drive and does not include Ethernet or Wi-Fi cards, though it has an M.2 slot for Wi-Fi installation. Users appreciate the processor but note missing connectivity and drive features.
Pros
- Intel i5-8500 processor included
- keyboard and mouse included
- compact form factor
Cons
- no optical drive included
- no Ethernet card included
- no Wi-Fi card included
- Wi-Fi card must be installed separately
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 3060 SFF | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-8500 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB★ | — |
| 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 | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 500 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 3.70 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average ram (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
- Below average port selection (33rd 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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
