HP ProDesk 600G6 SFF 2021, Core i5-10400F, 8GB, 256GB SSD, GeForce GT 610
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP ProDesk 600G6 SFF 2021, Core i5-10400F, 8GB, 256GB SSD, GeForce GT 610
This HP gaming desktop offers excellent value for money, especially for video production and schoolwork, with a quiet SSD and ample storage. Gamers praise the 1660Ti GPU for solid 1080p performance, though the stock CPU cooler can get loud under load. A few users reported issues like failure to turn on or price drops, but overall it is seen as a reliable, fast machine for the price.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great 1080p gaming performance
- Quiet SSD and ample storage
- Good for video production and schoolwork
- Plenty of USB ports
Cons
- Loud stock CPU cooler under load
- Limited expansion room
- Some units failed to turn on
- Price dropped after purchase
- Flimsy CD/DVD drive
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 ProDesk 600G6 SFF | 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 GeForce GT 610 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | micro-tower | mini |
| PSU | 180W | 480W★ |
| Weight | — | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 9★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP ProDesk 600G6 SFF 2021, Core i5-10400F, 8GB, 256GB SSD, GeForce GT 610
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average storage (19th percentile)19th %ile
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
HP ProDesk 600G6 SFF 2021, Core i5-10400F, 8GB, 256GB SSD, GeForce GT 610
No current pricing available
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.
