Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026
Apple
98 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG G700TF-U7KF5080 Black 2025
ASUS
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026
No customer feedback yet
ASUS ROG G700TF-U7KF5080 Black 2025
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The ASUS ROG G700 gaming desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its exceptional performance in demanding games at 4K ultra settings with high frame rates. Reviewers highlight the effective cooling system, quiet operation, and premium build quality, including features like an anti-sag bracket for the GPU. A minor setup step is noted: enabling RAM to run at 6000MHz in BIOS. Overall, users find it a reliable, high-end prebuilt with no significant flaws.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance at 4K ultra
- Effective cooling system with low noise
- Premium build quality and design
- Easy setup with minor BIOS tweak
- Anti-sag bracket for GPU included
Cons
- RAM requires BIOS adjustment for full speed
- Potential single M.2 slot limitation
- Unclear upgrade path for CPU
Gaming performance 5
Cooling system 4
Build quality 4
Noise level 4
Value for money 3
Ease of setup 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | ASUS ROG G700TF-U7KF5080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 3.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M5 Max 32-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 36 GB★ | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 16.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 13★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 4 x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 2.5Gbps Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
ASUS ROG G700TF-U7KF5080 Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 20260.043score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG G700TF-U7KF5080 Black 20250.030score per dollar
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 26 specs.
