Apple Mac Studio M5 Max vs Lenovo P Series PX
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Lenovo P Series PX, Xeon Silver 4410Y, 16GB, 512GB 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 P Series PX, Xeon Silver 4410Y, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Overall, the ThinkStation PX Workstation receives high praise for its power and speed, especially for simulations and rendering. Users find it blazing fast and reliable for heavy tasks. However, one critical review claims it underperforms for its high price, noting a discrepancy between expected and actual performance. The sample is small and includes incentivized reviews, so sentiment is cautiously positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Great for simulations and rendering
- Reliable build quality
- Sleek aesthetics
Cons
- Very high price
- Potential performance vs cost mismatch
- Small sample of reviews
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Lenovo P Series PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Xeon Silver 4410Y |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | No Graphics Card |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | workstation |
| PSU | 480W | 1850W★ |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 38.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 3 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro for Workstations |
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 P Series PX, Xeon Silver 4410Y, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong gpu (65th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.