Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 3040 Micro
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
Dell OptiPlex 3040 Micro, Core i3-6100T, 8GB, 256GB SSD
Dell
43 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 3040 Micro, Core i3-6100T, 8GB, 256GB SSD
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Business
Home Office
Developer
Ai Llm
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 3040 Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Core i3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| 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 | RJ-45 |
| 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 3040 Micro, Core i3-6100T, 8GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 3040 Micro, Core i3-6100T, 8GB, 256GB SSD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 23 specs.
