Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 5050-SFF
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 5050-SFF 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 256GB SSD
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 5050-SFF 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 256GB SSD
This desktop is well-equipped for heavy multitasking with an Intel Core i7-7700 processor and 16GB of DDR4 memory, plus it comes with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed. It includes a 256GB SSD for fast storage, though some users might find the lack of an HDD limiting for large files. The inclusion of a USB keyboard and mouse, along with multiple USB ports, adds convenience for everyday use.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core i7-7700 processor
- 16GB DDR4 memory for multitasking
- Fast 256GB SSD storage
- Pre-installed Windows 10 Pro
- Includes USB keyboard and mouse
Cons
- No HDD for large file storage
- Limited to 256GB total storage
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 5050-SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i7-7700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 5.25 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1 HDMI, 2 Display Ports |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2 Display Ports |
| 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 5050-SFF 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.