Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 7040
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 7040 2015, Core i7-6700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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 7040 2015, Core i7-6700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Dell Optiplex 7040 Tower refurbished desktop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its quiet operation, fast performance, and good value for office or light gaming use, especially after adding a video card. However, several verified buyers report serious issues like motherboard failure, SSD failure, and file download problems, leading to frustration. The product seems to offer a solid experience when it works, but quality control and reliability are significant concerns.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Clean and like-new condition
- Easy to upgrade
Cons
- Motherboard failure
- SSD failure
- File download issues
- Misleading advertising
- Disc drive not working properly
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 7040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i7-6700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | — | 240W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi 4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit 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 7040 2015, Core i7-6700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.