Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
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ASUS Ascent GX10 2025, NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, 128GB, 2TB SSD, Stellar Gray
ASUS
74 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
ASUS Ascent GX10 2025, NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, 128GB, 2TB SSD, Stellar Gray
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Scores
Developer
Compact
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | ASUS Ascent GX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | 20-Core: Up to 3.25 GHz Cortex A725 (10 Cores)Up to 3.8 GHz Cortex X925 (10 Cores) |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 3.3 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 3.18 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 10GbE LAN |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Ubuntu |
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
ASUS Ascent GX10 2025, NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, 128GB, 2TB SSD, Stellar Gray
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD0.019score per dollar
vs
ASUS Ascent GX10 2025, NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, 128GB, 2TB SSD, Stellar Gray0.008score per dollar
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 24 specs.
