Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell Optiplex 9020, Core i7-4770, 32GB, 1TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Mac Studio with M5 Max, praising its performance, especially for media production and 4K editing. The upgrade from older Macs or PCs is seen as a significant improvement, with many noting the speed and capability of the M5 Max chip. Some mention the value of catching it on sale, and the build quality and ecosystem integration are appreciated.
Pros
- Blazing fast M5 Max chip
- Excellent for 4K editing
- Smooth upgrade path
- Good value when on sale
- Reliable Apple build quality
Cons
- Pricey without sale
- Base storage may be limiting
- Latest macOS required for new features
Dell Optiplex 9020, Core i7-4770, 32GB, 1TB SSD
The product receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its value, ease of setup, and compact design, with some noting it works well for basic tasks and even light gaming. However, several verified buyers report severe performance issues like freezing, crashing, and slow operation, with one unit failing to boot initially. The monitor lacking a stand and delayed delivery are also mentioned as drawbacks.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Easy setup
- Compact design
- Fast processor
- Great graphics
Cons
- Severe performance issues (freezing, crashing)
- Slow operation
- Monitor lacks stand
- Delayed delivery
- Initial boot failure for some units
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell Optiplex 9020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | 3.2 GHz core_i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini-tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 10.43 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | — |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
Dell Optiplex 9020, Core i7-4770, 32GB, 1TB SSD
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.