Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell Precision 3431
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
Dell Precision 3431 2021, Core i5, 32GB, 500GB SSD + 2TB SSD, Quadro P620, Black
Dell
67 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 Precision 3431 2021, Core i5, 32GB, 500GB SSD + 2TB SSD, Quadro P620, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell Precision 3431 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel 8th Generation Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | NVIDIA Quadro P620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 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 Precision 3431 2021, Core i5, 32GB, 500GB SSD + 2TB SSD, Quadro P620, Black
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.