Apple
iMac 24 M5 · 64GB
M5 · 64GB
92
/ 100
From $2,099
VS
Razer
Razer Blade 16 (2025)
Ryzen AI 9 · RTX 5090 · 16″ OLED 240Hz
92
/ 100
From $4,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iMac 24 M5 · 64GB lands at 92 and Razer Blade 16 (2025) at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iMac 24 M5 · 64GB if…
- ✓M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
- ✓Larger unified memory ceiling
- ✓Improved ray-tracing iGPU
Pick Razer Blade 16 (2025) if…
- ✓First Ryzen Razer Blade
- ✓RTX 5090 performance
- ✓240 Hz OLED
iMac 24 M5 · 64GB 92
vs 92 Razer Blade 16 (2025)
Score breakdown
iMac 24 M5 · 64GB
92 cpu 92
gpu 90
display 92
battery 96
portability 90
Razer Blade 16 (2025)
92 cpu 94
gpu 98
display 96
battery 76
portability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iMac 24 M5 · 64GB | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | M5 | — |
| RAM | ▲ 64GB | 32 GB LPDDR5X |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| OS | macOS 16 | — |
| CPU | — | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| GPU | — | RTX 5090 Laptop (175W) |
| Storage | — | 2 TB |
| Display | — | 16″ OLED 2560×1600 240Hz |
| Weight | — | 2.14 kg |
iMac 24 M5 · 64GB
Pros
- +M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
- +Larger unified memory ceiling
- +Improved ray-tracing iGPU
Cons
- −macOS-only
- −Memory non-upgradable
- −High-end configs expensive
Razer Blade 16 (2025)
Pros
- +First Ryzen Razer Blade
- +RTX 5090 performance
- +240 Hz OLED
Cons
- −Eye-watering top price
- −Battery short under gaming
- −Thermals loud at max
FAQ: iMac 24 M5 · 64GB vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
Which is better, iMac 24 M5 · 64GB or Razer Blade 16 (2025)? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iMac 24 M5 · 64GB worth the price? +
At $2,099, iMac 24 M5 · 64GB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.
Is Razer Blade 16 (2025) worth the price? +
At $4,499, Razer Blade 16 (2025) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in gpu.
Does iMac 24 M5 · 64GB or Razer Blade 16 (2025) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.