Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Dell OptiPlex 7050
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 7050, Core i7-7700, 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 7050, Core i7-7700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
This refurbished Dell Optiplex 7050 SFF desktop generally receives positive feedback for its value and performance, with many users praising its speed, ample RAM, and suitability for tasks like streaming. However, there are significant concerns about reliability, as some units arrived dead on arrival or with incorrect power cords, and customer service issues regarding refunds have been reported. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly option that works well when it functions, but buyers should be cautious about potential defects and support.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Fast performance with i7 and SSD
- Ample 32GB RAM
- Easy setup
- Multiple USB and display ports
Cons
- Some units arrived dead on arrival
- Incorrect power cord in some cases
- Slow customer service for refunds
- Includes Microsoft bloatware
- No CD/DVD drive
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 7050 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.47 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 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 7050, Core i7-7700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
