Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Dell OptiPlex 5060
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
Dell OptiPlex 5060 2019, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 500GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
Dell
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
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
Performance 5
Upgrade value 4
Storage options 3
Price 2
Build quality 2
Ecosystem integration 2
Dell OptiPlex 5060 2019, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 500GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
70 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The product arrived in good condition and was easy to set up. The keyboard and mouse are nice, and the PC works well for everyday use. However, the monitor was a disappointment. The system is refurbished, comes with Windows 11 Pro, and includes the necessary cables.
Pros
- Good condition on arrival
- Easy setup
- Nice keyboard and mouse
- Works well for everyday use
Cons
- Disappointing monitor
Condition on arrival 1
Ease of setup 1
Keyboard and mouse quality 1
Monitor quality 1
Performance 1
Refurbished status 2
Scores
Developer
Compact
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5-8500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 9 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | desktop |
| PSU | 480W★ | 200W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.0b |
| DisplayPort | — | 2 Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi 4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 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 5060 2019, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 500GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
