Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Skytech Legacy ST-LEGACY4-1788-B-AM
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Skytech Legacy ST-LEGACY4-1788-B-AM 2025, Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 64GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090, 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
Skytech Legacy ST-LEGACY4-1788-B-AM 2025, Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 64GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090, Black
Buyers are extremely satisfied with this high-end gaming PC, praising its top-tier components like the RTX 5090 and Ryzen 9950X3D, generous 64 GB RAM and 4 TB SSD. The build quality is excellent and the value at its sale price is considered unbeatable. Setup is straightforward and packaging is secure. No negative feedback was provided.
Pros
- Top-tier components (RTX 5090, Ryzen 9950X3D)
- Generous 64 GB RAM
- Spacious 4 TB SSD
- Excellent build quality
- Secure packaging
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Skytech Legacy ST-LEGACY4-1788-B-AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 4.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 128 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 480W | 1200W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 26.44 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| 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
Skytech Legacy ST-LEGACY4-1788-B-AM 2025, Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 64GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090, Black
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 26 specs.