Dell OptiPlex DELL TOWER vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Dell OptiPlex DELL TOWER 2016, Core i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1050 Ti, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex DELL TOWER 2016, Core i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1050 Ti, Black
This refurbished gaming PC offers solid performance for esports and older titles, with users reporting 120+ fps in Overwatch 2 and Valorant. However, several buyers encountered issues like damaged wireless cards, malware, and driver conflicts, requiring significant troubleshooting. The value is praised by some, but others found the specs misleading and the system unstable for modern gaming.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Solid performance in esports titles
- Handles older AAA games well
- Fast boot and operation
- Good for video rendering and digital art
Cons
- Damaged wireless card on arrival
- Pre-installed malware reported
- Misleading RAM specifications (DDR3 vs DDR4)
- Driver conflicts and crashes
- Peripherals are low quality
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex DELL TOWER | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 3.4 GHz core_i7 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 1 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 6.35 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex DELL TOWER 2016, Core i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1050 Ti, Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.