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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop vs Apple M5 Max GPU
Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
- Apple M5 Max GPU has no published G3D Mark result, so it scores lower.
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop leads Apple M5 Max GPU overall by 21 points (60 vs 39 out of 100).
- Key differences: performance (FP32), where Apple M5 Max GPU has 16.59 vs 13.05 TFLOPS; bandwidth, where Apple M5 Max GPU has 614 vs 384 GB/s; lithography process, where Apple M5 Max GPU has 3 vs 5 nm.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop leads overall
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop · #86 of 159
60
Apple M5 Max GPU · #108 of 159
39
Key differences
- PerformanceApple M5 Max GPU 16.59 vs 13.05 TFLOPS
- BandwidthApple M5 Max GPU 614 vs 384 GB/s
- Lithography ProcessApple M5 Max GPU 3 vs 5 nm
Scores by Category
Evenly split — each wins 3 of 6 categories
| Category | GeForce RTX 5050 LaptopM5 Max GPU | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | +40 | |
| Theoretical Performance | +5 | |
| Memory | +16 | |
| Miscellaneous | +19 | |
| Core Specifications | +5 | |
| API Support | +100 |
Value for Money
Enter today's price for each product (same currency for all).
GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop
M5 Max GPU
Detailed Specifications
Core Specifications
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | M5 Max GPU |
|---|---|---|
Maximum Power | 100 W | N/A |
Lithography Process | 5 nm | 3 nm40% less |
Memory
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | M5 Max GPU |
|---|---|---|
Capacity | 8 GB | N/A |
Technology | ||
Bandwidth | 384 GB/s | 614 GB/s60% more |
API Support
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | M5 Max GPU |
|---|---|---|
DirectX Version | 12 | N/A |
Vulkan Version | 1.4 | N/A |
Theoretical Performance
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | M5 Max GPU |
|---|---|---|
Performance (FP16) | 13.05 TFLOPS | N/A |
Performance (FP32) | 13.05 TFLOPS | 16.59 TFLOPS27% more |
Benchmark
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | M5 Max GPU |
|---|---|---|
G3D Mark | 13,966 | N/A |
Miscellaneous
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | M5 Max GPU |
|---|---|---|
Platform |
Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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