Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 5050
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 5050 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, 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 5050 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
This refurbished mini PC generally receives positive feedback for its speed, value, and suitability as a home server or office machine. Many users praise its performance for the price, especially for tasks like media transcoding or basic office work. However, several verified reviews note that the included keyboard and mouse are of poor quality, and one buyer reported a motherboard failure after three months. A critical concern is that Windows 11 may be installed via unsupported workarounds on this older hardware, potentially blocking security updates.
Pros
- Fast performance for the price
- Great value as a home server or office PC
- Solid build quality
- NVMe drive for quick boot
- Works well with Linux
Cons
- Poor quality included keyboard and mouse
- Windows 11 may be unsupported on this hardware
- No onboard WiFi recognized by Linux
- Limited expansion options
- Motherboard failure reported after 3 months
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 5050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i7 7700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 3.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| 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 OptiPlex 5050 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average port selection (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 5050 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.
