Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs AVGPC AV-MAX-3050-105F
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
AVGPC AV-MAX-3050-105F 2024, Core i3-10105F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, 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
AVGPC AV-MAX-3050-105F 2024, Core i3-10105F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
This desktop PC is generally well-received for entry-level gaming, featuring a capable Intel Core i3 processor and GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. Users appreciate the 16GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB NVMe SSD storage, though some note minor assembly issues like a loose fan hook. Setup is straightforward with pre-installed Windows 11, but beginners may still benefit from expert advice.
Pros
- Capable Intel Core i3 processor
- GeForce RTX 3050 GPU with 6GB
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- 1TB NVMe SSD storage
- Pre-installed Windows 11
Cons
- Loose fan hook on arrival
- May need expert help for beginners
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | AVGPC AV-MAX-3050-105F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i3 10th Gen |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| 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 | 650W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 11.79 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 3x HDMI 2.0b |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| 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
AVGPC AV-MAX-3050-105F 2024, Core i3-10105F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Strong gpu (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (24th percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.