Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 5080 SFF
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
Dell OptiPlex 5080 SFF, Core i5-10500, 16GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
58 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 5080 SFF, Core i5-10500, 16GB, 2TB SSD, Black
72 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The product is a slim/small form factor desktop that comes with Windows 11 Pro and wireless connectivity. However, it lacks an optical drive, which may be a drawback for some users. Overall, it seems suitable for basic tasks and space-conscious setups.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- Pre-installed Windows 11 Pro
- Wireless connectivity
Cons
- No optical drive
Form factor 1
Operating system 1
Wireless connectivity 1
Optical drive 1
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 5080 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i5-10500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.1 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★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Internal WiFi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Yes★ |
| 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 5080 SFF, Core i5-10500, 16GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.