Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 9020
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 9020 2020, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, 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 9020 2020, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
Most buyers are very satisfied with this refurbished PC, praising its speed, cleanliness, and value for money. A few negative reviews mention receiving a defective unit or a different CPU than advertised. Overall, the product is well-regarded for its performance and price, though quality control issues exist.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Clean and like-new condition
- Great value for money
- Easy Windows activation
- No bloatware
Cons
- Defective units received
- Wrong CPU in some orders
- WiFi adapter issues
- Short lifespan for some units
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 9020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel 4th Generation Core i5 |
| 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 4600 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | — | 290W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 0x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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 9020 2020, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average gpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average cpu (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.