Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell Optiplex 7010
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
Dell Optiplex 7010, Intel i5 3450, 8GB, 500GB HDD
Dell
42 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 7010, Intel i5 3450, 8GB, 500GB HDD
72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Most buyers are happy with this refurbished Dell, praising its value and performance after initial setup issues. A few users reported problems like a failing hard drive, monitor cable defects, and lack of Bluetooth. Overall, the sentiment is positive but tempered by some reliability concerns.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Well-packaged and protected
- Easy to set up
- Works like new after setup
- Fast delivery
Cons
- Hard drive may be old and failing
- Monitor cable defective
- No Bluetooth included
- Cannot upgrade processor
- Lag with modern applications
Value for money 4
Packaging and delivery 3
Setup difficulty 3
Hardware reliability 2
Monitor compatibility 2
Bluetooth missing 1
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell Optiplex 7010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | 3.2 GHz core_i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 13.11 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | — |
| DisplayPort | 0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| 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 7010, Intel i5 3450, 8GB, 500GB HDD
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.