MacBook M4 Pro vs Windows PC RTX 5070. Честное сравнение

Product(s) compared

• MacBook Pro (M4 Pro, “office/work” portable setup)

  • Mentioned as having 24GB RAM.

• Windows PC (custom/assembled workstation-class desktop)

  • Mentioned specs: Ryzen 5 7500F, RTX 5070, 32GB RAM
  • About £1,500 total system unit cost.

Main task / software used

• DaVinci Resolve (beta): both systems tested with DaVinci Resolve 21 beta.
• Video sources/tasks included:
  • Sony FX3
  • RED camera material
  • Blackmagic media
• Testing focus:
  • Timeline playback performance at 4K / 5K / 6K / 12K
  • Render and export in 4K

Key performance findings (playback, render, export)

1) Ultra-high-res playback (12K)

• 12K playback outcome

  • MacBook Pro: plays 12K fine / smoothly
  • RTX 5070 PC: very disappointing / “complete failure” for the initial 12K playback test

• Proxy note

  • The reviewer did not use proxies
  • Kept timeline playback resolution the same on both
  • Had cache disabled
  • So results are intended to reflect raw hardware capability

• Implication

  • For 12K editing, the reviewer concludes you likely won’t be able to avoid proxies on the RTX 5070 PC.

2) 4K playback (Sony FX3, 25 fps targets)

• 4K (25 fps) playback
  • Reported as good/working on both computers without major issues.

3) 5K playback (RED, noise reduction mentioned)

• 5K with noise reduction

  • PC (RTX 5070): around “10 frames play”
  • MacBook Pro: around “2 frames play”

• Conclusion

  • The reviewer says the MacBook fails again on this specific 5K + noise reduction scenario.

4) 6K / “12K noise reduction weirdness”

• The reviewer avoided further “6K” testing and moved to 12K:

  • RTX 5070 (overclocked): plays 12K normally
  • Reviewer notes it felt “a bit strange”, possibly due to beta quirks or changes in behavior across tests.

• Later, the reviewer states both computers can play 12K, but earlier 12K playback strongly favored the MacBook.

5) Effects-heavy timelines (complex effect tests)

• With multiple effects and comparisons:

  • MacBook loses on one complex effects test (described as minus one point after a near tie).
  • Another claim: both drop frames by ~50–70%, with results described as an “absolute draw” for one effect stage.

• Overall effects conclusion

  • Both systems are described as “gluttonous” with effects and may need rendering for stable playback.

6) Rendering (post-effects playback after render)

• After enabling rendering and completing pre-rendered timelines:
  • Both can play normally at 25 fps
  • Reviewer claims MacBook appears a little faster at rendering, completing more output in the same time.

7) Export test (4K output)

• Export scenario

  • Same export settings on both: QuickTime H.265, 4K
  • Launched at the same time

• Outcome

  • MacBook finishes first
  • Windows continues counting longer (difference is described as noticeable)

Pros and cons mentioned

MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) — pros

• Excellent 12K playback capability (at least in the initial direct test without proxies)
• Faster rendering and export (Mac finished first in timed comparisons)
• Stability: reviewer claims the MacBook crashed only a couple times in a year
• Natively works: no manual driver management required
• Portability + built-in screen: can be used like a laptop, while still supporting external monitors

MacBook Pro — cons

• Worse performance in at least one scenario: 5K playback with noise reduction
  • Mac drops to ~2 frames, while the PC reaches ~10 frames
• Implication: extremely demanding timelines may still require workarounds (though 12K playback was the standout positive)

Windows PC (Ryzen 5 7500F + RTX 5070) — pros

• Strong performance on regular 4K timelines
• Can handle 12K later in the test process
  • Including overclocked RTX 5070 behaving normally for 12K
• Better value potential
  • Reviewer suggests you might save a little money versus the Mac

Windows PC — cons

• Failing initial 12K playback without proxies
• Slower export in the timed comparison (Windows finished later)
• Stability concerns: reviewer claims Windows crashes more
• Driver overhead
  • After updates, reviewer notes Windows driver updates are needed
  • Reviewer contrasts this with Mac’s “driver-free” experience

Pricing / value comparison

• Mac described as costing “almost £2” (implied higher cost)
• Windows PC described at about £1,500
• Reviewer takeaway:
  • PC can perform similarly for 4K
  • Mac is better for heavier workflows like 12K
  • Mac also renders/exports faster

Overall verdict / recommendation (concise)

• Recommended if you edit high-resolution (especially 12K) and want a stable, low-maintenance workflow

  • Reviewer prefers the MacBook Pro
  • Reasons: 12K playback, faster render/export, stability, and driver-free native workflow

• Recommended value option for 4K-focused work

  • Reviewer suggests you may save money with an RTX 5070 PC if most work is 4K
  • Warning: 12K editing on Windows may require proxies and can be less consistent

Unique points mentioned (consolidated list)

1. Test matchup: MacBook Pro M4 Pro (24GB RAM) vs Windows PC (Ryzen 5 7500F, RTX 5070, 32GB RAM)
2. System cost comparison: PC about £1,500, Mac about almost £2
3. Both tested in DaVinci Resolve 21 beta
4. First A/B 12K conditions: no proxies, cache disabled, playback resolution kept the same
5. Initial 12K playback: Mac succeeds; RTX 5070 PC fails badly
6. Effects-heavy timelines cause frame drops; rendering improves stability
7. After rendering: both play back at 25 fps, with Mac rendering faster
8. Export: both export 4K H.265 QuickTime, with Mac finishing first
9. 4K playback: both handle 4K well
10. 5K + noise reduction: PC ~10 frames, Mac ~2 frames
11. Later segment: after switching to 12K, RTX 5070 (overclocked) plays normally, though reviewer finds it inconsistent
12. Stability/driver note: Mac crashes rarely; Windows crashes more and needs driver updates after OS/updates
13. Personal preference reasoning: mobility + built-in screen + easy external monitor use

Speakers / views

• One main speaker (Sergey Blinov / Zone XL video):
  • Provides all hands-on benchmark results
  • Adds personal experience and preference (stability, drivers, portability)
• No other meaningfully separate speakers are indicated in the subtitles.