Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 7060-MICRO
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 7060-MICRO 2018, Core i7-8700T, 32GB, 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 7060-MICRO 2018, Core i7-8700T, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 7060 Micro is a compact desktop that users find fast and easy to set up, though it has a few quirks. One user was pleasantly surprised by the DisplayPort but noted the lack of Wi-Fi, requiring a wired connection. A negative review called it overpriced due to the DisplayPort requirement and no Wi-Fi, while another praised its perfect size for a home office.
Pros
- Compact and tiny size
- Easy to set up
- Fast performance
- Perfect for home office
- DisplayPort available
Cons
- No Wi-Fi connectivity
- DisplayPort not compatible with all monitors
- Requires wired connection
- Not worth the price for some
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 7060-MICRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel 8th Generation Core i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| 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★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 1.18 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| 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 7060-MICRO 2018, Core i7-8700T, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.