M5 Max AI Model Benchmarks
20+ open-source models benchmarked on real Apple M5 Max hardware. Same data, five different ways to read it.
Benchmark Explorer
The full-featured version. Interactive comparison tools, RAM calculator, memory grid, sortable tables, cost analysis, 14-item FAQ.
Open benchmark explorer → CasualBlog Post Style
First-person, conversational. Written like telling a friend about a weekend project. Honest, including the parts that didn't work.
Read the blog version → DeveloperTechnical Reference
Terse, code-heavy. Assumes you know what quantization and MoE mean. Includes install commands, HuggingFace model IDs, and the benchmark formula.
Read the dev version → EditorialOpinion Column
Strong takes backed by data. Challenges conventional wisdom, calls out what's overrated, and tells you exactly what to buy (and what to skip).
Read the editorial → ProfessionalEnterprise Report
Formal analysis with executive summary. Frames results as ROI, TCO, and data sovereignty. The version you'd send to a CTO.
Read the report →Interactive Tools
Interactive Dashboard
Visual benchmark dashboard with performance charts, cost comparison calculator, RAM tier guide, and hardware specs overview.
Open dashboard → AnalyzerModel Analyzer
Side-by-side model comparison tool, RAM calculator with visual memory map, speed charts, and filterable model grid.
Open analyzer →