Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB)

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

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

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) takes 8.5 weighted points vs 6.3, 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 $5000
4.7 (289)
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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 16 (M5 Max 18 Core)Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB)
Gaming4.9/109.2/10
Productivity7.4/107.3/10
Programming7.8/108.3/10
Engineering / 3D6.4/109.1/10
Student6.2/106.1/10
Travel / Portability6.8/105.3/10
AI Workloads6.2/109.3/10
Value for Money5.7/109.7/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecMacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core)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
RAM48 GB DDR564 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage2 TBSSD2 TBSSD
Display16.2″ Liquid Retina16″ OLED
Resolution3456x22342560x1600
Refresh Rate120 Hz240 Hz
Pixel Density254 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight4.7 lbs5.98 lbs
Thickness0.66″1.05″
Amazon Rating4.7 ★ (289)4.8 ★ (6)
Value Score5.7/109.7/10

CPU Comparison

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core)'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: 7.4/10 vs 7.3/10. 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 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) unplugged.

Display

MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core): 16.2″ Liquid Retina 3456x2234 @ 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 16 (M5 Max 18 Core): 48 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 2 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

4.7 lbs / 0.66″ vs 5.98 lbs / 1.05″. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max 18 Core) is 1.3 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.8 vs 5.3.

Value

Value scores land 5.7/10 vs 9.7/10. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090/64GB) extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

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