Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹, 7800X3D, 256GB, Black
MEPC
59 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
MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹, 7800X3D, 256GB, Black
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Scores
Developer
Compact
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD® Ryzen™ 7 7800X3D 4.2GHz 8 Core Processor w/ 5.0GHz Max Boost, 16 Threads, 104MB L2 + L3 X3D Caches, 5nm, 120W |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 4.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 96 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | Required, but not included PCI Express 5.0 / 4.0 x16 Card Slot compatible Graphics Card Recommended |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 256 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | — |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 18.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | USB 4 (40Gbps) |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI™ port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth v5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be Chipset* Tri-Band 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz w/ up to 2.9Gbps transfer rates via 160MHz bandwidth Supports IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax / be Wireless Protocols * Windows 11 version 24H2 required for WiFi 7 / Bluetooth v5.4, earlie |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows |
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
MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹, 7800X3D, 256GB, Black
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (74th percentile)
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.