ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978
Lenovo ThinKCentre neo Gen 5 Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978
This ASUS desktop with a Ryzen 9, 9070 XT, and 64 GB of RAM is praised for its unbeatable price-to-performance ratio. One verified reviewer calls it a "must buy," noting it stays cool and quiet even under heavy gaming loads. However, the sample is very small, so confidence is low.
Pros
- Unbeatable price-to-performance ratio
- Powerful Ryzen 9 and 9070 XT combo
- 64 GB of RAM included
- Stays cool and quiet under load
- Great value for high-end gaming
Cons
- Limited sample size for reliability
- Unanswered questions about PSU wattage
- Unanswered questions about audio specs
- Unanswered questions about GPU brand
- Unanswered questions about RAM speed
Lenovo ThinKCentre neo Gen 5 Black 2024
Most buyers are happy with this compact Lenovo desktop, praising its speed, power, and value for the price. However, one verified buyer reported a complete crash after one month and a frustrating experience with Lenovo refusing to provide a Windows license key, which has damaged trust in the brand. A few users noted minor issues like a defective first unit or an incompatible power cord for US outlets.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Fast and powerful performance
- Great value for the price
- Handles dual monitors easily
- Factory-sealed packaging
Cons
- Complete crash after one month
- Lenovo refused to provide Windows license key
- Defective first unit for some buyers
- Power cord incompatible with US outlets
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978 | Lenovo ThinKCentre neo Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 4.3 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | desktop | mini |
| PSU | 850W★ | — |
| Weight | 18.00 kg | 2.88 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 9★ | 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort Output | 2 DisplayPorts |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Lenovo ThinKCentre neo Gen 5 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
- Below average port selection (34th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinKCentre neo Gen 5 Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 25 specs.
