Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 7050-Micro
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 7050-Micro, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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 7050-Micro, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
This desktop computer features a powerful Intel Core i7-6700T processor and a good selection of ports including USB-C and HDMI. However, it lacks a CD/DVD drive and does not include a monitor, which may be drawbacks for some users. Overall, it seems well-suited for general use and connectivity needs.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core i7-6700T processor
- Good selection of ports including USB-C and HDMI
- Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
- Quad-core 64-bit architecture with 8 MB L3 cache
Cons
- No CD/DVD drive included
- Monitor not included with purchase
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 7050-Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i7-6700T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| 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★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | micro-tower |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 1.18 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1 Display Port, 1 HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| 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 7050-Micro, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.