Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET700I W7
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET700I W7, Xeon W3-2435, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 2TB SSD, RTX Pro 6000 MAX Q, Black
ASUS
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
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
Performance 5
Upgrade value 4
Storage options 3
Price 2
Build quality 2
Ecosystem integration 2
ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET700I W7, Xeon W3-2435, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 2TB SSD, RTX Pro 6000 MAX Q, Black
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Scores
Developer
Compact
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET700I W7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel® Xeon® W3-2435 3.1GHz 8-Core Processor w/ 4.5GHz Max Turbo, 16 Threads, 22.5 MB Intel Smart Cache, Intel 7, 165W |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 23 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 MAX Q |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | workstation |
| PSU | 480W | 1300W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | not stated |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 2x RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports |
| 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
ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET700I W7, Xeon W3-2435, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 2TB SSD, RTX Pro 6000 MAX Q, Black
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.