HP Pavilion 2021, Core i5-10400F, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 2TB SSHD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP Pavilion 2021, Core i5-10400F, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 2TB SSHD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black
The reviews for this gaming desktop are mixed, with several users reporting overheating issues and power supply failures. While some found it a decent starter machine for the price, others experienced serious problems like freezing, rebooting, and even a chipset spark. The build quality and airflow are common concerns, though a few users appreciated the performance for casual gaming.
Pros
- Good for casual gaming
- Decent price for starter
- 3060 GPU with 12GB VRAM
- Able to play high-resolution games
- Cost-effective for Mac users
Cons
- Overheating due to poor airflow
- Power supply failures
- Freezing and rebooting issues
- Small case with limited upgrade options
- Motherboard built into case
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
| HP Pavilion | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 10400F | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Nvidia Ge Force Rtx 3060 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 2 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSHD | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 1183W★ | 480W |
| Weight | 7.30 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ab | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | — | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Pavilion 2021, Core i5-10400F, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 2TB SSHD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average port selection (27th 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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 27 specs.