Apple Mac mini M5 Pro vs Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB memory, 512GB SSD
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
Dell part 1T9FW: Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Base processor configuration 15 CPU cores
The retail base configuration uses a 15-core M5 Pro CPU with five super cores and ten performance cores. This is a manufacturer specification, not an independent productivity result.
Manufacturer processor specification · MHQN4LL/A base retail configuration
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Exact business configuration Not available
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Geekbench 5 single-core Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Base processor configuration Not available
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Exact business configuration 20 cores / 32GB / 1TB
Part 1T9FW combines a 20-core desktop Core Ultra 7 265 with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. MiniPCBench has not independently tested this configuration.
Exact manufacturer-part verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Geekbench 5 single-core 2225 points
A public Geekbench upload reported 2,225 single-core points on a QBM1250 with a Core Ultra 7 265T and 15.46GB of memory. Both the processor power class and memory differ from 1T9FW, so this result is not scored.
Geekbench 5.5.1 single-core · QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro; partial configuration
Geekbench Browser · 0:00
2Can it handle sustained work?
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Dedicated media engines H.264, HEVC, and ProRes
M5 Pro includes hardware H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW encode and decode support. This confirms workload support but is not a sustained-performance test.
Video encode and decode capability · M5 Pro media engine
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Geekbench 5 multi-core Not available
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65W desktop processor Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Dedicated media engines Not available
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Geekbench 5 multi-core 16313 points
The same public Core Ultra 7 265T QBM1250 result reported 16,313 multi-core points. It is a different 35W processor and memory configuration, with no controlled sustained-loop conditions, so it is excluded from scoring.
Geekbench 5.5.1 multi-core · QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro; partial configuration
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65W desktop processor 65W CPU class
Dell identifies the non-T Core Ultra 7 265 as a 65W processor and pairs this configuration with a 180W adapter. Public sources do not establish the exact sustained BIOS limit or cooler behavior for 1T9FW.
Processor and chassis verification · Dell 1T9FW
Dell Support
3Can it game?
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Graphics hardware 16-core GPU
The base configuration has a 16-core Apple GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Neural Accelerators. No exact-chassis independent gaming result was available at launch.
Manufacturer graphics specification · Base 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU configuration
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Integrated graphics only Not available
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No internal GPU slot Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Graphics hardware Not available
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Integrated graphics only Integrated Intel Graphics
Part 1T9FW uses the small Intel Graphics engine integrated into the desktop Core Ultra 7 265 and has no discrete GPU. No exact-config gaming measurements were found.
Exact graphics configuration check · Dell 1T9FW
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No internal GPU slot No discrete-GPU expansion
The Micro Plus chassis exposes M.2 storage and an optional rear I/O module position, not a graphics-card slot. An external GPU would require an optional high-speed module that is not included with this part.
Internal expansion check · QBM1250 family
Dell Support
4Is it loud or hot?
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Manufacturer idle noise 5 dBA
Apple lists a typical operator-position sound pressure level of 5 dBA at idle and notes that acoustics may vary by configuration.
System idle · Operator position; standard Mac mini system; manufacturer acoustical test
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Exact acoustics unavailable Not available
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Different configurations excluded Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Manufacturer idle noise Not available
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Exact acoustics unavailable Not independently measured
No independent source published a reproducible sound-pressure or temperature result for part 1T9FW. Dell's redesigned side intake and serviceable fan are visible in official documentation, but they do not establish noise performance.
Broad acoustic and thermal evidence search · Dell 1T9FW
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Different configurations excluded No proxy result used
Measurements from older OptiPlex Micro systems, the QCM1250, and 35W Core Ultra T-series variants were not substituted for the 65W 1T9FW configuration.
Configuration-match audit · QBM1250 Core Ultra 7 265
TechoJo
5How much electricity does it use?
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Maximum continuous power 155 W maximum
Apple specifies a 155 W maximum continuous power rating for the current Mac mini chassis. This is a design limit, not typical wall-power consumption.
Manufacturer electrical rating · 100-240 V AC input
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Power adapter Not available
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No exact wall-power test Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Maximum continuous power Not available
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Power adapter 180W adapter
Dell part 1T9FW ships with a 180W external adapter. Adapter capacity is not a wall-power measurement and does not determine typical or peak consumption.
Exact configuration check · Dell 1T9FW
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No exact wall-power test Exact result unavailable
ENERGY STAR has QBM1250 records for other processors and memory capacities, but no certification record matching this exact Core Ultra 7 265/32GB/1TB configuration was used.
Power evidence match check · Dell 1T9FW
Dell
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable No
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Thunderbolt is present Yes
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Display support Up to 3 displays
The M5 Pro model supports up to three external displays through any combination of its Thunderbolt 5 and HDMI ports.
Manufacturer display-support check · M5 Pro Mac mini
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Memory and storage Not available
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Native ports Not available
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Detailed service manual Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Not available
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Thunderbolt is present Not available
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Display support Not available
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Memory and storage 2 SO-DIMM / 2 M.2
The board provides two SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 2230/2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots. Part 1T9FW starts with one 32GB SO-DIMM and one 1TB SSD, leaving one memory slot and one storage position available.
Internal expansion verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Native ports 8 USB / 3 DP / Wi-Fi 6E
The Micro Plus has six USB-A and two USB-C data ports, three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth. The exact part does not include Dell's optional Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, 5GbE, or other Flex I/O module.
Port and network verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Detailed service manual Official CRU procedures
Dell documents removal and installation of memory, both SSD sizes, wireless card, fan, heat sink, socketed processor, optional I/O modules, and the system board.
Repair-documentation check · QBM1250 family
Dell Support
7Is it good value?
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Launch price $1,699
Apple lists the base M5 Pro Mac mini with a 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB of memory, and a 512GB SSD at $1,699 in the United States.
Manufacturer launch-price check · MHQN4LL/A: 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 512GB SSD
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Dell direct equivalent Not available
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Verified Amazon part Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Launch price Not available
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Dell direct equivalent $1,749 direct equivalent
Dell listed an equivalent direct Core Ultra 7 265/32GB/1TB configuration at $1,749 when checked. Exact distributor part 1T9FW was listed higher by marketplace sellers, so no single MSRP is asserted.
Current US price check · bts106d_qbm1250_usx, checked 2026-08-25
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Verified Amazon part ASIN B0FKMSB13Q
Amazon ASIN B0FKMSB13Q identifies Dell manufacturer part 1T9FW with the requested processor, 32GB memory, 1TB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro. The listing's vPro wording conflicts with Dell's detailed configuration and is not adopted.
Amazon exact-part verification · Dell 1T9FW
Amazon marketplace record via Tiendamia
8Will it be dependable?
Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
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Hardware warranty 1 year
Apple's U.S. limited warranty covers Mac hardware against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the original retail purchase date.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check
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Onsite service Not available
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Replaceable internals Not available
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Long-term evidence unavailable Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Hardware warranty Not available
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Onsite service 3-year onsite
Manufacturer part 1T9FW includes three years of Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with hardware-only support.
Exact warranty verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Replaceable internals Documented component service
Dell's manual treats memory, SSDs, wireless card, fan, heat sink, and processor as documented replaceable components. Service documentation is useful but is not evidence of a low failure rate.
Serviceability assessment · QBM1250 family
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Long-term evidence unavailable No exact long-term dataset
No independent long-duration test or exact-part failure-rate dataset was found for 1T9FW. Dell's customer-review summary spans multiple QBM1250 configurations and is not converted into a dependability score.
Broad reliability evidence search · Dell 1T9FW
Dell
References
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Apple. Apple Mac mini technical specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: M5 Pro with 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, and 512GB SSD
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Apple. Buy Mac mini with M5 Pro. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: MHQN4LL/A: M5 Pro with 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, and 512GB SSD
Disclosure: Manufacturer retail configuration and price.
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Apple. Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty – Mac. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Apple-branded Mac hardware sold in the United States
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Dell. Dell Pro Micro Plus Desktop - QBM1250 order code bts106d_qbm1250_usx. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB 1x32 DDR5-5600, 1TB TLC SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, no optional rear module, no vPro support, 180W adapter, three-year Basic Support
Disclosure: Manufacturer direct equivalent configuration, current price, support selection, and family gallery. Dell's exact retail manufacturer part is 1T9FW.
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Dell Support. Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 Owner's Manual. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 family specifications and service procedures for supported 35W and 65W Core Ultra 200 processors
Disclosure: Manufacturer family manual used for dimensions, ports, memory and storage limits, processor support, and repair procedures.
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DirectDial. Dell Pro QBM1250 Desktop Computer - part 1T9FW. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Dell MPN 1T9FW, UPC 0884116487852: Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, Gigabit Ethernet, 180W adapter, three-year basic onsite service
Disclosure: Detailed distributor record used for stable manufacturer-part identity and package contents. Its headline says vPro, while its system-management field says no vPro; the latter agrees with Dell's direct configuration.
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Amazon marketplace record via Tiendamia. Dell Pro QBM1250 Desktop Computer - manufacturer part 1T9FW. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Dell MPN 1T9FW: QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, 180W adapter
Disclosure: Exact manufacturer-part and core configuration verification. Marketplace copy claims vPro despite Dell's no-vPro configuration record; no Amazon price is stored.
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Geekbench Browser. Dell Inc. Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 - Geekbench 5 CPU result. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB memory, Windows 11 Pro, balanced power plan
Disclosure: Public user-submitted benchmark upload. Processor power class and memory differ from 1T9FW, test custody is unknown, and values are not used in scoring.
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TechoJo. Dell Pro QBM1250 Micro PC Unboxing & Review - Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD
Disclosure: The description contains an Amazon Associates disclosure and affiliate link. Different CPU, memory, and storage; no measurements are imported.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Apple Mac mini M5 Pro
- Uses a smaller 0.81 liter enclosure
Higher listed specifications for Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
- Provides 2 storage slots versus 0
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | Mac mini M5 Pro | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) |
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| CPU | Apple M5 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
| Cores / threads | 15 / 15 | 20 / 20 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | 65 W |
| Integrated graphics | 16-core Apple GPU | Integrated Intel Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | Mac mini M5 Pro | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) |
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| Memory type | Unified memory onboard | 1x 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, non-ECC |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | Yes |
| Storage slots | 0 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mac mini M5 Pro | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) |
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| Ethernet | 2.5GbE; configurable to 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 and Bluetooth |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | No |
Size and price
| Specification | Mac mini M5 Pro | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) |
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| Enclosure volume | 0.81 liters | 1.17 liters |
| List price | $1,699 | Not published |
| Product class | macOS pro workflows | Business deployments that need compact desktop-CPU performance and extensive native USB and display connectivity |