Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
HP Elite 805 G9 2023, Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G, 16GB, 512GB SSD
What Buyers Say
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
HP Elite 805 G9 2023, Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G, 16GB, 512GB SSD
Users praise this desktop for its excellent value, silent operation, and fast performance, especially with the Ryzen 7 8700G processor and 32GB of RAM. However, one reviewer noted the lack of a charging USB-C port, requiring a separate purchase for an additional monitor. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by a minor omission.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Silent operation
- Fast performance
- Ryzen 7 8700G processor
- 32GB RAM with upgrade potential
Cons
- Missing charging USB-C port
- Only data USB-C included
- No PCIe 5 support
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | HP Elite 805 G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 4.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | 260W |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 5.04 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | No |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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
HP Elite 805 G9 2023, Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G, 16GB, 512GB SSD
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
Pricing
HP Elite 805 G9 2023, Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G, 16GB, 512GB SSD offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
