Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Dell OptiPlex 5050 SFF
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 5050 SFF 2017, Core i5-7500, 16GB, 256GB 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 5050 SFF 2017, Core i5-7500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 5050 SFF receives mixed feedback. Many buyers praise its value for money, fast SSD, and compact size for basic tasks like web browsing and ham radio use. However, several users report serious issues: a non-functional HDMI port, a broken headphone jack, flimsy peripherals, and one unit that was completely unusable despite extensive troubleshooting. The lack of documentation and cosmetic damage on refurbished units are also common complaints.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast SSD performance
- Compact small form factor
- Plenty of RAM and I/O ports
- Includes USB WiFi adapter and peripherals
Cons
- Non-functional HDMI port on some units
- Broken headphone jack on front panel
- Flimsy keyboard and mouse included
- Missing documentation and startup guide
- Cosmetic damage on refurbished units
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 5050 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 7500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.13 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit 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 5050 SFF 2017, Core i5-7500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average ram (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
