Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 3010
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 3010 2025, Core i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 550 4G, Multicolor
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 3010 2025, Core i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 550 4G, Multicolor
This budget PC bundle receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its value for casual gaming and basic tasks, noting fast shipping and easy setup. However, several verified buyers report serious issues: the hardware does not officially support Windows 11, a bypass was used, and some units experienced OS failures or partition corruption. The included peripherals feel cheap, and gaming performance is limited, but for the price, many find it a decent deal.
Pros
- Fast shipping and delivery
- Easy setup process
- Good value for the price
- Solid for casual gaming and basic tasks
- Compact size
Cons
- Windows 11 compatibility issues
- Cheap peripherals included
- Limited gaming performance
- OS failures and partition corruption
- Misleading CD-RW claim
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 3010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M3 Ultra★ | 3.4 GHz core_i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | AMD Radeon RX 550 4G GDDR5 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 500 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 8.94 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi 4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| 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 3010 2025, Core i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 550 4G, Multicolor
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average port selection (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.