Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD

Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD

Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
CLX SET TGMSETRTU3402BM 2023, Core i9-13900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 4070, Black

CLX SET TGMSETRTU3402BM 2023, Core i9-13900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 4070, Black

CLX
88 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

CLX SET TGMSETRTU3402BM 2023, Core i9-13900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 4070, Black

85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

Based on user Q&A, the desktop PC is highly recommended for gaming due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, RTX 4070 graphics, and ample 64GB DDR5 memory. It comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed, though some users had questions about LED fan controls and shipping packaging. Overall, sentiment is very positive on performance and features.

Pros
  • High-performance Intel i9 processor
  • Powerful RTX 4070 graphics
  • Ample 64GB DDR5 memory
  • Comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed
Cons
  • Unclear LED fan controls
  • Packaging details not addressed
  • Unanswered shipping condition questions
👍 Gaming performance 1
👍 Operating system 2
👎 Led control 3
👎 Packaging and shipping 1
👍 Technical specifications 1

Scores

Developer
Apple
100
CLX
82
Compact
Apple
99
CLX
28
Home Office
Apple
98
CLX
89
Business
Apple
95
CLX
73
Workstation
Apple
93
CLX
85
Gaming
Apple
52
CLX
90
Ai Llm
Apple
86
CLX
68
Creator
Apple
76
CLX
86

Specifications

Apple Mac Studio M5 MaxCLX SET TGMSETRTU3402BM
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 Max★Intel Core i9 13900KF
CPU Multi-Core Score
57,732
57,391
Cores1824★
Frequency—3.0 GHz★
L3 Cache—36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★
GPU Benchmark Score
22,130
26,881
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM64 GB★12 GB
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6X★
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★2 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Storage 2—6 TB★
Storage 2 Type—HDD★
Build
Form Factorminimid-tower
PSU480W850W★
Weight2.70 kg20.86 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports6★1
USB Ports210★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5 x 4—
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI
DisplayPort—3x DisplayPort
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth
Ethernet10GbEGigabit Ethernet
System
OSmacOSWindows 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

CLX SET TGMSETRTU3402BM 2023, Core i9-13900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 4070, Black

  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile

Pricing

CLX SET TGMSETRTU3402BM 2023, Core i9-13900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 4070, Black is $2,449 cheaper (1.9x less).

Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD0.019score per dollar
vs
CLX SET TGMSETRTU3402BM 2023, Core i9-13900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 4070, Black0.031score per dollar

CLX SET TGMSETRTU3402BM 2023, Core i9-13900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 4070, Black offers 1.6x better value for money

Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD

CLX SET TGMSETRTU3402BM 2023, Core i9-13900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 4070, Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max

Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 28 specs.

Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactBusinessDeveloperHome OfficeWorkstation

CLX SET TGMSETRTU3402BM Better at:

GamingCreator

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