Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT
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
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT
The Gamin STORM PH980XDCC-97BN1 R is a high-performance gaming PC with strong specs including an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT. It offers excellent value for 1440p high refresh rate gaming and is praised for its robust cooling system with 360mm AIO and 7 ARGB fans. The inclusion of Windows 11 Home, a mechanical keyboard, and gaming mouse adds convenience.
Pros
- High-performance CPU and GPU
- Excellent for 1440p high refresh rate gaming
- Robust cooling with 360mm AIO and 7 fans
- Includes Windows 11 Home, keyboard, and mouse
- VR ready out of the box
Cons
- No user complaints or issues reported
- Limited sample of reviews
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 4.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 96 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 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 | 850W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | — |
| 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
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong cpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.