Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
MSI Codex R2 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
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
MSI Codex R2 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
The computer is praised for its gaming performance, quiet operation, and cool temperatures. However, a verified reviewer warns about RAM instability at max capacity and a long-term processor instability issue with no fix. Overall, most users are satisfied, especially when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Cool temperatures
- Great value on sale
Cons
- RAM instability at max capacity
- Long-term processor instability
- No fix for processor issue
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | MSI Codex R2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7 14700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 33 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 650W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 13.15 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 10/100/1000 |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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
MSI Codex R2 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
MSI Codex R2 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
