Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) vs ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070

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

Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070

ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 takes 10 weighted points vs 5.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Storage. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

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Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)

Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) · Integrated (Apple iGPU)

Under $2500
4.8 (1,179)
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ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $3000
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryMacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070
Gaming3.8/107.9/10
Productivity6.8/106.3/10
Programming6.4/107.9/10
Engineering / 3D5.1/108.1/10
Student6.4/105.2/10
Travel / Portability7.2/104.7/10
AI Workloads4.7/108.3/10
Value for Money5.5/109.2/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecMacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070
CPUApple M4 Pro (12 Core)AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
PassMark Score49,72552,494
CPU Cores5P+10S16
GPUIntegrated (Apple iGPU)NVIDIA RTX 5070
G3DMark Score—20,472
RAM24 GB DDR564 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage1 TBSSD2 TBSSD
Display14.2″ Mini LED18″ IPS
Resolution3024x19642560x1600
Refresh Rate60 Hz240 Hz
Pixel Density254 PPI168 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.52 lbs6.61 lbs
Thickness0.61″0.91″
Amazon Rating4.8 ★ (1,179)—
Value Score5.5/109.2/10

CPU Comparison

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070's AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is ~6% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (52,494 vs 49,725). In practice the difference is marginal.

GPU & Gaming

Only the ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 has a dedicated GPU (RTX 5070, 20,472 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 6.8/10 vs 6.3/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) will typically outlast the ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 unplugged.

Display

MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core): 14.2″ Mini LED 3024x1964 @ 60 Hz. ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070: 18″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)'s Mini LED panel is the clear quality win.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core): 24 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070: 64 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.52 lbs / 0.61″ vs 6.61 lbs / 0.91″. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) is 3.1 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 7.2 vs 4.7.

Value

Value scores land 5.5/10 vs 9.2/10. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) only if portability matter more to you.

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