Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 7050
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 7050, Core i7-7700, 32GB, 1TB 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 7050, Core i7-7700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
This refurbished Dell Optiplex 7050 SFF desktop generally receives positive feedback for its value and performance, with many users praising its speed, ample RAM, and suitability for tasks like streaming. However, there are significant concerns about reliability, as some units arrived dead on arrival or with incorrect power cords, and customer service issues regarding refunds have been reported. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly option that works well when it functions, but buyers should be cautious about potential defects and support.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Fast performance with i7 and SSD
- Ample 32GB RAM
- Easy setup
- Multiple USB and display ports
Cons
- Some units arrived dead on arrival
- Incorrect power cord in some cases
- Slow customer service for refunds
- Includes Microsoft bloatware
- No CD/DVD drive
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 7050 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | sff |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 5.47 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| 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 7050, Core i7-7700, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 24 specs.
