Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs NVIDIA DGX Spark
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
NVIDIA DGX Spark 2025, ARM, 128GB, 4TB SSD, Gold
NVIDIA
61 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
NVIDIA DGX Spark 2025, ARM, 128GB, 4TB SSD, Gold
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Developer
Compact
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | NVIDIA DGX Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | ARM |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 3.2 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | none |
| VRAM | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | LPDDR5X★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.20 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 3x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 10 GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | NVIDIA DGX OS |
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
NVIDIA DGX Spark 2025, ARM, 128GB, 4TB SSD, Gold
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.