Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Dell OptiPlex 9020
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 9020, Core i7-4770, 16GB, 2TB HDD, Black/Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Mac Studio with M5 Max, praising its performance, especially for media production and 4K editing. The upgrade from older Macs or PCs is seen as a significant improvement, with many noting the speed and capability of the M5 Max chip. Some mention the value of catching it on sale, and the build quality and ecosystem integration are appreciated.
Pros
- Blazing fast M5 Max chip
- Excellent for 4K editing
- Smooth upgrade path
- Good value when on sale
- Reliable Apple build quality
Cons
- Pricey without sale
- Base storage may be limiting
- Latest macOS required for new features
Dell OptiPlex 9020, Core i7-4770, 16GB, 2TB HDD, Black/Silver
Users find the Dell OptiPlex 9020 a reliable and expandable desktop. It can be placed vertically or horizontally, supports up to 32GB of RAM, and can accommodate both an SSD and an HDD. Some users report that adding a Wi-Fi card or adapter is needed for wireless connectivity; overall, satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Vertical or horizontal placement
- Supports up to 32GB RAM
- Accepts both SSD and HDD
- Quiet operation with SSD
- Fast program loading
Cons
- No built-in wireless connectivity
- Does not include M.2 slot
- No mention of USB-C ports
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 9020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | — | 2 DP video outputs |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
Dell OptiPlex 9020, Core i7-4770, 16GB, 2TB HDD, Black/Silver
- Strong user sentiment (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average ram (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average cpu (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.