Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro 18 Core) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti

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

Winner: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti takes 9 weighted points vs 7.3, winning on RAM, Storage, Refresh Rate. Read our comprehensive Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti review or see the full Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro 18 Core) review. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro 18 Core)

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

Under $3000
4.7 (289)
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti

Under $1900
4.2 (14)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryMacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro 18 Core)Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti
Gaming4.3/107.8/10
Productivity6.5/106.2/10
Programming6.5/106.9/10
Engineering / 3D5.3/107.4/10
Student5.9/105.6/10
Travel / Portability6.4/104.8/10
AI Workloads4.8/107.3/10
Value for Money5.3/109.5/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecMacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro 18 Core)Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti
CPUApple M5 Pro (18 Core)Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
PassMark Score57,65249,235
CPU Cores6P+12S8P+12E
GPUIntegrated (Apple iGPU)NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti
G3DMark Score—23,836
RAM24 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage1 TBSSD2 TBSSD
Display16.2″ Liquid Retina16″ OLED
Resolution3456x22342560x1600
Refresh Rate120 Hz240 Hz
Pixel Density254 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight4.7 lbs5.65 lbs
Thickness0.66″1.05″
Amazon Rating4.7 ★ (289)4.2 ★ (14)
Value Score5.3/109.5/10

CPU Comparison

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro 18 Core)'s Apple M5 Pro (18 Core) is ~17% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (57,652 vs 49,235). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing. Read more in our in-depth MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro 18 Core) benchmark breakdown and Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Only the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti has a dedicated GPU (RTX 5070Ti, 23,836 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright. See where it ranks in our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 6.5/10 vs 6.2/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro 18 Core) will typically outlast the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti unplugged.

Display

MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro 18 Core): 16.2″ Liquid Retina 3456x2234 @ 120 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 OLED panel is the clear quality win. Explore more high-contrast options in our best OLED laptops guide.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro 18 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.

Build & Portability

4.7 lbs / 0.66″ vs 5.65 lbs / 1.05″. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro 18 Core) is 1.0 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 6.4 vs 4.8.

Value

Value scores land 5.3/10 vs 9.5/10. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. You can read the detailed Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Ultra 7 / RTX 5070 Ti review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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