CLX Horus Creator TCMHORRTU5A00BM vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
CLX Horus Creator TCMHORRTU5A00BM 2026, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X, 256GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
CLX
69 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
CLX Horus Creator TCMHORRTU5A00BM 2026, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X, 256GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
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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
Scores
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Specifications
| CLX Horus Creator TCMHORRTU5A00BM | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 24 Cores / 48 Threads★ | Apple M5 Max |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 18 |
| Frequency | 4.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 256 GB★ | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 1250W★ | 480W |
| Weight | — | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPorts | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | 2.5Gb and 10Gb Ethernet | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
CLX Horus Creator TCMHORRTU5A00BM 2026, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X, 256GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 26 specs.