Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070

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

Winner: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 takes 8.5 weighted points vs 4, winning on RAM, Refresh Rate, Amazon Rating. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core)

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

Under $4000
4.7 (289)
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Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $3000
5 (6)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryMacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core)Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070
Gaming4.6/107.5/10
Productivity7/106.6/10
Programming7.1/107.7/10
Engineering / 3D5.8/108.1/10
Student5.9/105.5/10
Travel / Portability6.6/104.1/10
AI Workloads5.5/108.4/10
Value for Money5.4/109.7/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecMacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core)Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070
CPUApple M5 Max (18 Core)AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
PassMark Score57,65255,708
CPU Cores6P+12S16
GPUIntegrated (Apple iGPU)NVIDIA RTX 5070
G3DMark Score—20,472
RAM32 GB DDR564 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage2 TBSSD2 TBSSD
Display16.2″ Liquid Retina16″ IPS
Resolution3456x22342560x1600
Refresh Rate120 Hz165 Hz
Pixel Density254 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight4.7 lbsnull lbs
Thickness0.66″null″
Amazon Rating4.7 ★ (289)5 ★ (6)
Value Score5.4/109.7/10

CPU Comparison

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core)'s Apple M5 Max (18 Core) is ~3% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (57,652 vs 55,708). In practice the difference is marginal.

GPU & Gaming

Only the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 has a dedicated GPU (RTX 5070, 20,472 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 7/10 vs 6.6/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core) will typically outlast the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 unplugged.

Display

MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core): 16.2″ Liquid Retina 3456x2234 @ 120 Hz. Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 165 Hz. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core): 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 2 TBSSD. Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070: 64 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

4.7 lbs / 0.66″ vs null lbs / null″. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core) is 4.7 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.6 vs 4.1.

Value

Value scores land 5.4/10 vs 9.7/10. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core) only if portability matter more to you.

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