Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB)

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) takes 8.3 weighted points vs 7, winning on CPU Benchmark, Pixel Density, Weight. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Winner
Highly Rated

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)

Apple M5 Max (18 Core) · Integrated (Apple iGPU)

Under $5000
4.8 (851)
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Editor's ChoiceBest ValueTop Gaming Pick

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB)

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA RTX 5090

Under $5000
4.8 (6)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryMacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB)
Gaming4.4/109.2/10
Productivity7.2/107.3/10
Programming7/108.3/10
Engineering / 3D5.5/109.1/10
Student6.5/106.1/10
Travel / Portability7.5/105.3/10
AI Workloads5.2/109.3/10
Value for Money4.8/109.7/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecMacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB)
CPUApple M5 Max (18 Core)Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
PassMark Score57,65255,695
CPU Cores6P+12S8P+16E
GPUIntegrated (Apple iGPU)NVIDIA RTX 5090
G3DMark Score—29,723
RAM32 GB DDR564 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage1 TBSSD2 TBSSD
Display14.2″ Liquid Retina16″ OLED
Resolution3024x19642560x1600
Refresh Rate120 Hz240 Hz
Pixel Density254 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.4 lbs5.98 lbs
Thickness0.61″1.05″
Amazon Rating4.8 ★ (851)4.8 ★ (6)
Value Score4.8/109.7/10

CPU Comparison

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)'s Apple M5 Max (18 Core) is ~4% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (57,652 vs 55,695). In practice the difference is marginal.

GPU & Gaming

Only the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) has a dedicated GPU (RTX 5090, 29,723 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 7.2/10 vs 7.3/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) will typically outlast the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) unplugged.

Display

MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max): 14.2″ Liquid Retina 3024x1964 @ 120 Hz. Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB): 16″ OLED 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB)'s OLED panel is the clear quality win.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max): 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB): 64 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB)'s socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.4 lbs / 0.61″ vs 5.98 lbs / 1.05″. The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) is 2.6 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 7.5 vs 5.3.

Value

Value scores land 4.8/10 vs 9.7/10. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) only if budget matter more to you.

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