Skytech Chronos ST-CHRONOS3-2079-W-AM 2025, Core i7-14700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, White
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Skytech Chronos ST-CHRONOS3-2079-W-AM 2025, Core i7-14700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, White
The Skytech Gaming PC receives mostly positive feedback for its powerful performance, quiet operation, and ability to run AAA titles smoothly. However, some users report issues with USB ports not working, low storage and RAM for the price, and minor build quality concerns like hot glue residue. Overall, it is seen as a good value that may require upgrades for heavy gaming.
Pros
- Powerful performance for AAA games
- Quiet operation
- Smooth out-of-box experience
- Great RGB lighting
- AIO liquid cooling for CPU
Cons
- USB ports not working properly
- Low storage (1 TB) for modern games
- Low RAM (16 GB) for modern gaming
- Hot glue residue on motherboard
- No SD card slot
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
| Skytech Chronos ST-CHRONOS3-2079-W-AM | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14700F | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 18 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 850W★ | 480W |
| Weight | 15.04 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 x Display Port | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | — | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Skytech Chronos ST-CHRONOS3-2079-W-AM 2025, Core i7-14700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, White
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (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
Pricing
Skytech Chronos ST-CHRONOS3-2079-W-AM 2025, Core i7-14700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, White
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
