Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Lenovo ThinkCentre M93P, Core i5-4570, 16GB, 240GB SSD, 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M93P, Core i5-4570, 16GB, 240GB SSD, Black
Users noted that the PC's integrated graphics can be boosted in BIOS from 128MB to 1GB, which notably improved gaming performance. One reviewer bought it for their son and reported extreme satisfaction, emphasizing the good price. The case supports vertical or horizontal placement and includes an empty 2.5" bay for adding an SSD or second hard drive. However, multiple inquiries confirmed the system lacks built-in Wi-Fi and must be hardwired.
Pros
- Good value for the price
- Adjustable graphics memory in BIOS
- Improved gaming performance after allocation
- Versatile case orientation
- Extra 2.5" bay for storage expansion
Cons
- No built-in Wi-Fi
- Requires wired internet connection
- Only integrated graphics
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Lenovo ThinkCentre M93P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5-4570 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 240 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 7.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M93P, Core i5-4570, 16GB, 240GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.