Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 790
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Multicolor
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
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
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Multicolor
The product receives mixed reviews with several customers reporting that the unit arrived defective or failed to power on, often citing a "no signal" error or power supply issue. While some buyers praise the monitor's picture quality and ease of setup, others warn that the computer is marketed as a gaming system but lacks a dedicated GPU, making it unsuitable for modern games. Customer service experiences vary, with some finding helpful guidance and others encountering unhelpful support and missing components.
Pros
- Great monitor picture quality
- Easy to install
- Good value for money
- Helpful customer service for some
- Sleek look
Cons
- Unit arrived defective or dead on arrival
- No signal / power supply errors
- Missing GPU for gaming
- Outdated components (2013 era)
- Poor customer service for some
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 790 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M3 Ultra★ | 3.4 GHz core_i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 28★ | 1 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | tower |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 11.11 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Multicolor
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average port selection (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 22 specs.