BEASTCOM Q3-E015, Ryzen 5 3400G, 16GB, 512GB SSD
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
BEASTCOM Q3-E015, Ryzen 5 3400G, 16GB, 512GB SSD
This budget gaming PC receives mixed reviews. Many buyers praise its quiet operation, sleek design, and good value for basic gaming, especially for children or as a starter machine. However, several users report serious issues like freezing, poor performance, and a lack of a dedicated graphics card, with some calling it a paperweight. The return process has also been criticized as costly and difficult.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Sleek design
- Good value for basic gaming
- Easy setup
- LED lighting
Cons
- Frequent freezing and crashes
- No dedicated graphics card
- Poor performance in demanding games
- Difficult and costly return process
- Windows 11 not activated
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
Scores
Specifications
| BEASTCOM Q3-E015 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 4.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Vega 11 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | tower | mini |
| PSU | 500W★ | 480W |
| Weight | 9.12 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | — | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
BEASTCOM Q3-E015, Ryzen 5 3400G, 16GB, 512GB SSD
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
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
Pricing
BEASTCOM Q3-E015, Ryzen 5 3400G, 16GB, 512GB SSD
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.
