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 i5-7500, 16GB, 256GB 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 5050 SFF 2017, Core i5-7500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 5050 SFF receives mixed feedback. Many buyers praise its value for money, fast SSD, and compact size for basic tasks like web browsing and ham radio use. However, several users report serious issues: a non-functional HDMI port, a broken headphone jack, flimsy peripherals, and one unit that was completely unusable despite extensive troubleshooting. The lack of documentation and cosmetic damage on refurbished units are also common complaints.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast SSD performance
- Compact small form factor
- Plenty of RAM and I/O ports
- Includes USB WiFi adapter and peripherals
Cons
- Non-functional HDMI port on some units
- Broken headphone jack on front panel
- Flimsy keyboard and mouse included
- Missing documentation and startup guide
- Cosmetic damage on refurbished units
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 5050 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i5 7500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 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 | Shared |
| 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 | 5.13 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| 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 5050 SFF 2017, Core i5-7500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average ram (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.