Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Apple
100 Overall Score
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MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US 2024, Core i5-14400F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060
MSI
74 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
MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US 2024, Core i5-14400F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060
92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
This gaming PC offers excellent performance for the price, with a quiet cooling system and fast boot times. It handles modern games smoothly and is a great choice for beginners or kids. Some users plan upgrades for personal flair, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Excellent performance for the price
- Quiet cooling system
- Fast boot times
- Handles modern games smoothly
- Great for beginners and kids
Cons
- Some users desire upgrades for personalization
- Unanswered questions about specs and dimensions
Value for money 4
Performance 5
Cooling system 3
Noise level 3
Build quality 2
Ease of use 2
Scores
Developer
Compact
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 14400F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 20 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | desktop |
| PSU | 480W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 12.47 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort | — | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 0 |
| 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
MSI Codex R2 B14NVL5-449US 2024, Core i5-14400F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.