Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
ASUS ROG Strix G10DK-AB764 2021, Ryzen 7 3700X, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1660 Ti, Grey
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
ASUS ROG Strix G10DK-AB764 2021, Ryzen 7 3700X, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1660 Ti, Grey
The ASUS gaming desktop is generally well-liked for its quiet operation, compact design, and ease of setup, making it a great starter machine for kids. However, a significant number of users report reliability issues, including motherboard or processor failures within the first year, and poor customer support that does not honor warranties. While performance is decent for modern games, limited upgradability and occasional DOA units are notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Compact design
- Easy setup out of the box
- Good starter gaming PC
- Solid performance for modern games
Cons
- Reliability issues within first year
- Poor customer support and warranty
- Limited upgradability (no HDD slot)
- Occasional DOA units
- Gets loud under load
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | ASUS ROG Strix G10DK-AB764 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 8.02 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI-out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Home |
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
ASUS ROG Strix G10DK-AB764 2021, Ryzen 7 3700X, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1660 Ti, Grey
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong gpu (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.