Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 5060
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 512GB 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 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Users generally praise this refurbished Dell OptiPlex for its speed, easy setup, and good value. However, one reviewer reported a very poor experience with customer support and a weak WiFi adapter, while another noted slow upload speeds. Overall, the sentiment is positive but tempered by a few significant complaints.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Small form factor saves space
- Upgrade-friendly design
Cons
- Poor customer support experience
- Weak WiFi adapter
- Slow upload speeds
- DisplayPort confusion for multi-monitor setup
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i5-8500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 9 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | Display Port 1.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | USB Dongle |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| 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 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.