Dell OptiPlex 5090 Micro vs Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Dell OptiPlex 5090 Micro 2020, Core i5-10500T, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Dell
42 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 5090 Micro 2020, Core i5-10500T, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Performance 5
Value for money 3
Gpu capability 2
Reliability 2
Multitasking 2
Single core performance 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 5090 Micro | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 10500T | Apple M3 Ultra★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 28★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 96 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| Weight | — | 3.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 5★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI outputs | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 1 Ethernet port | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 5090 Micro 2020, Core i5-10500T, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average cpu (34th percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.