Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 2022, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, GeForce GT 1030, 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 2022, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, GeForce GT 1030, Black
This refurbished gaming PC bundle gets mixed reviews. Many buyers praise the easy setup, included peripherals (RGB keyboard, mouse, headphones, monitor), and good value for kids who play Minecraft, Roblox, or Fortnite. However, a significant number report serious hardware failures within days or weeks—dead power supplies, flickering monitors, and units that simply stop working. Customer service is responsive for some, but others are left with a non-functional computer outside the return window. Overall, it's a gamble: a great starter PC if you get a good unit, but reliability is a major concern.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
- Includes RGB peripherals
- Good for kids' games
- Responsive customer service
Cons
- Hardware failures within days
- Power supply issues
- Monitor flickering problems
- Incompatible monitor cable
- Dented monitor on arrival
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i5 6500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR5★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 11.34 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 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 2022, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, GeForce GT 1030, Black
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average ram (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 2022, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, GeForce GT 1030, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.
