Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460 2024, Core i5-14400F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, White
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
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460 2024, Core i5-14400F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, White
This desktop PC comes with a 1TB SSD and 16GB DDR4 memory, which can be upgraded up to 128GB. It features a Thermaltake ARGB Tower Air Cooler and is VR-ready. The LAN supports up to 1000Mbps and Wi-Fi 5 is included. Overall, users find it well-equipped for gaming and general use.
Pros
- Large 1TB SSD storage
- Upgradable memory up to 128GB
- VR-ready desktop
- Efficient Thermaltake ARGB air cooler
- Fast LAN and Wi-Fi 5 support
Cons
- Wi-Fi 5 instead of Wi-Fi 6
- No mention of NVMe slot count
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 14400F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 20 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★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 600W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 10.07 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460 2024, Core i5-14400F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, White
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.