Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Partaker B20
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Partaker B20, Core i7-12700F, 64GB, 2TB SSD, GTX 1650, 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
Partaker B20, Core i7-12700F, 64GB, 2TB SSD, GTX 1650, Black
The Partaker Mini Gaming PC receives positive feedback for its dual 4K display support via DP1.4 and HDMI ports. Users appreciate the inclusion of Windows 11 Pro and the ability to upgrade RAM beyond 64GB DDR5. However, some concerns exist about the GTX1650's performance with modern games and the lack of clarity on warranty coverage and pre-installed software.
Pros
- Dual 4K display support
- DP1.4 and HDMI ports
- Windows 11 Pro included
- RAM upgradeable beyond 64GB
Cons
- GTX1650 performance concerns with modern games
- Unclear warranty coverage
- Unclear pre-installed software
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Partaker B20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7-12700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 25 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR5★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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
Partaker B20, Core i7-12700F, 64GB, 2TB SSD, GTX 1650, Black
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
- Strong cpu (66th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.