Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Dell OptiPlex 790
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB 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 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
Users are very happy with the value for money, noting that the computer works well for basic tasks and is a significant upgrade from older machines. However, the lack of built-in WiFi and the need for an additional video card for demanding software are notable drawbacks. The responses regarding the Windows product key are inconsistent, leaving some confusion.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Clean Windows 10 install no bloatware
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Significant upgrade from older PCs
- DVD-RW drive included
Cons
- No built-in WiFi
- Requires add-on video card for demanding software
- Missing Windows product key confusion
- Only 1TB HDD no mention of SSD
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell OptiPlex 790 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7-2600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | desktop |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 7.56 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | — | 1 Display Port |
| 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 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
- Below average port selection (30th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.