Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell Pro QCS1255
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell Pro QCS1255 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 8GB, 256GB SSD
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 Pro QCS1255 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 8GB, 256GB SSD
This desktop PC runs on Windows 11 Pro and has a compact design measuring 12 inches tall, 3.7 inches wide, and 11.5 inches deep, making it suitable for a desk. It features a 3.55 GHz processor with turbo up to 5 GHz, a 256GB SSD, and supports wireless network connectivity. The limited number of reviews suggests a generally positive but unverified sentiment.
Pros
- Compact desk-friendly size
- Windows 11 Pro operating system
- Fast processor with turbo up to 5 GHz
- Solid-state drive for quick storage
- Wireless network connectivity
Cons
- Limited storage capacity (256GB SSD)
- No user feedback on performance or reliability
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell Pro QCS1255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | AMD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| PSU | — | 180W★ |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 5.89 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 7★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | No |
| Ethernet | Gigabit 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 Pro QCS1255 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 8GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (65th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ram (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
