Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
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Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8600, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
Dell
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Performance 5
Value for money 3
Gpu capability 2
Reliability 2
Multitasking 2
Single core performance 1
Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8600, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
There is only one review stating the system performs well and matches its description. However, most data comes from unanswered Q&A entries that raise common concerns like speakers, warranty, and DVD drive. Overall sentiment is positive but based on very limited feedback.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Matches description
- Great value
Cons
- Unanswered questions about speakers
- No warranty info in Q&A
- No DVD drive confirmed
- Very few user reviews
Performance 1
Accuracy of description 1
Speakers 1
Warranty 1
Dvd drive 2
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i5 8600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 9 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★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 3.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi |
| Bluetooth | 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 5060 SFF 2018, Core i5-8600, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (33rd percentile)
- Below average port selection (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.