Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Thermaltake LCGS View i1470-170
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Thermaltake LCGS View i1470-170 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, 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
Thermaltake LCGS View i1470-170 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
Based on the Q&A, this PC is well-equipped for demanding tasks like high-end gaming with its Intel Core i7-14700F, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and RTX 5070. It runs Windows 11 Home and includes a 1TB SSD and wireless connectivity. However, user feedback on actual performance is missing.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- High RAM capacity
- Latest graphics card
- Fast storage
- Modern operating system
Cons
- Limited number of user reviews
- No real user performance feedback
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Thermaltake LCGS View i1470-170 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i7 14700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 33 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 11.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 1 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 3 x 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 View i1470-170 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.