Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 9020
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 9020, Core i7-4770, 16GB, 2TB HDD, Black/Silver
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, Core i7-4770, 16GB, 2TB HDD, Black/Silver
Users find the Dell OptiPlex 9020 a reliable and expandable desktop. It can be placed vertically or horizontally, supports up to 32GB of RAM, and can accommodate both an SSD and an HDD. Some users report that adding a Wi-Fi card or adapter is needed for wireless connectivity; overall, satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Vertical or horizontal placement
- Supports up to 32GB RAM
- Accepts both SSD and HDD
- Quiet operation with SSD
- Fast program loading
Cons
- No built-in wireless connectivity
- Does not include M.2 slot
- No mention of USB-C ports
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 9020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i7 |
| 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 | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2 DP video outputs |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| 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, Core i7-4770, 16GB, 2TB HDD, Black/Silver
- Strong user sentiment (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average ram (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average cpu (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.