Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Dell OptiPlex 5090
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 5090, Core i7-10700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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 5090, Core i7-10700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 5090 is appreciated for its upgradable RAM up to 64GB and the inclusion of Windows 10 Pro, which is eligible for a free Windows 11 upgrade. Users find the port variety, including USB-C and multiple USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, convenient for connectivity. However, the processor is seen as slightly outdated for demanding tasks like video editing or gaming, though it remains solid for general office work.
Pros
- Upgradable RAM up to 64 GB
- Windows 10 Pro with free Windows 11 upgrade
- Variety of ports including USB-C
- Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
Cons
- Processor slightly outdated for demanding tasks
- Not ideal for video editing or gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 5090 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7-10700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | 200W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.68 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 7★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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 5090, Core i7-10700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Strong port selection (65th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
