Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, 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 Z2 A8NVM-485US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
The MSI Gaming Desktop PC Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US receives positive feedback for its solid build and performance. Users appreciate the included 650W PSU and single 16GB RAM stick, though some note limited HDMI ports. Overall, it is seen as a good value for gaming.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Good gaming performance
- Included 650W PSU
- Single 16GB RAM stick
Cons
- Limited HDMI ports (only 1)
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 650W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 9.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| 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 Z2 A8NVM-485US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
