Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro 18 Core)
Professional · Traditional · 4.7 (289)
- Apple M5 Pro (18 Core)
- Integrated
- 24 GB DDR5
- 1 TBSSD
- 16.2″ 120Hz
- 4.7 lbs
Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti takes 9 weighted points vs 7.3, winning on RAM, Storage, Refresh Rate. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.
Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) · Integrated (Apple iGPU)
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti
| Category | MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) | Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | 3.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Productivity | 6.8/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Programming | 6.4/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Engineering / 3D | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Student | 6.4/10 | 5.6/10 |
| Travel / Portability | 7.2/10 | 4.8/10 |
| AI Workloads | 4.7/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Value for Money | 5.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Spec | MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) | Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| PassMark Score | 49,725 | 49,235 |
| CPU Cores | 5P+10S | 8P+12E |
| GPU | Integrated (Apple iGPU) | NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti |
| G3DMark Score | — | 23,836 |
| RAM | 24 GB DDR5 | 32 GB DDR5 |
| RAM Upgradeable | No (soldered) | Yes |
| Storage | 1 TBSSD | 2 TBSSD |
| Display | 14.2″ Mini LED | 16″ OLED |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Pixel Density | 254 PPI | 189 PPI |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Weight | 3.52 lbs | 5.65 lbs |
| Thickness | 0.61″ | 1.05″ |
| Amazon Rating | 4.8 ★ (1,179) | 4.2 ★ (14) |
| Value Score | 5.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
The Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)'s Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) is ~1% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (49,725 vs 49,235). In practice the difference is marginal.
Only the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti has a dedicated GPU (RTX 5070Ti, 23,836 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright.
Office scores: 6.8/10 vs 6.2/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) will typically outlast the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti unplugged.
MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core): 14.2″ Mini LED 3024x1964 @ 60 Hz. Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti: 16″ OLED 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.
MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core): 24 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.
3.52 lbs / 0.61″ vs 5.65 lbs / 1.05″. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) is 2.1 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 7.2 vs 4.8.
Value scores land 5.5/10 vs 9.5/10. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti extracts more performance per dollar.
Buy the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) only if portability matter more to you.
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