Strix Halo vs DGX Spark vs Mac Studio
Compare dated bandwidth, primary prices, and stock for Strix Halo vs DGX Spark vs Mac Studio — facts only, no winner ranking.
Mac Studio lists 614 GB/s vs Strix Halo 256–273 GB/s and DGX Spark 273 GB/s; dated primaries put Strix Halo from $1,959 DIY / $2,399 turnkey, Mac Studio at $5,099 (Nov 4, 2026), and DGX Spark at $6,950 (Nov 9, 2026).
Key takeaways
- Mac Studio 614 GB/s; Strix Halo 256–273 GB/s; DGX Spark 273 GB/s.
- Dated primaries: Strix Halo from $1,959 DIY / $2,399 turnkey; Mac Studio $5,099 (Nov 4); DGX Spark $6,950 (Nov 9).
- No “best overall” ranking — only dated bandwidth, price, and stock.
Who this is for
- Helpful when you want dated bandwidth and primary prices across Strix Halo, DGX Spark, and Mac Studio.
- Less useful when you want a single ecosystem winner or software-stack advice.
Mac Studio, Mac mini, and DGX Spark sit in the homepage comparison section — labeled “Not Strix Halo — for comparison only.” They are not sorted into the main Strix Halo ranking. Dollars and bandwidth below match the dated price table.
Bandwidth
| Platform | Chip | Bandwidth | Unified RAM (this row) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Strix Halo / Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PCs | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | 256 GB/s | 64 / 96 / 128GB rows |
| Strix Halo PRO 495 mini PCs | Ryzen AI Max PRO 495 | 273 GB/s | 192GB rows |
 NVIDIA DGX Spark | NVIDIA GB10 | 273 GB/s | 128GB |
 Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Apple M5 Max | 614 GB/s | 128GB |
Mac mini M5 Pro (comparison row) lists 307 GB/s at 64GB — useful context, not a Strix Halo substitute.
Primary prices on this table
| Machine | Primary price | $/GB | Checked | Stock (primary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Framework Desktop 64GB DIY (Strix Halo) | $1,959 · Official | $30.61 | October 31, 2026 | Out of stock pre-order |
 Bosgame M5 96GB (Strix Halo) | $2,399 · Official | $24.99 | November 13, 2026 | Pre-sale 20–35 days |
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max 128GB | $5,099 · Apple | $39.84 | November 4, 2026 | Shipping mid-Dec delivery |
| NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB | $6,950 · NVIDIA | $54.30 | November 9, 2026 | Out of stock on NVIDIA Marketplace |
Strix Halo 128GB turnkey primaries on the main table currently span roughly $3,500 (EVO-X2 128GB · 1TB, Amazon, checked November 13, 2026) to $3,959 (MS-S1 Max 128GB, Amazon, checked November 13, 2026). Framework Desktop 128GB DIY is $3,449 Official (checked October 31, 2026) without SSD or OS.
Availability
- DGX Spark — out of stock on NVIDIA Marketplace (checked November 9, 2026). Partner-branded variants exist elsewhere; they are not the NVIDIA Marketplace row on this table.
- Framework Desktop / PRO 495 — official pre-order / batch language; 64GB and 128GB marked out of stock pre-order (checked October 31, 2026); PRO 495 batches 1–2 sold out, batch 3 December 2026 (checked October 31, 2026).
- Mac Studio M5 Max 128GB — shipping mid-December delivery (checked November 4, 2026).
- Many Strix Halo Amazon rows showed low unit counts on November 13, 2026 checks; Bosgame’s official 128GB pre-order is cheaper at $3,099 (checked November 10, 2026).
What these facts support (and what they don’t)
Supported comparisons:
- Mac Studio’s listed bandwidth (614 GB/s) is higher than Strix Halo 395 (256 GB/s), PRO 495 (273 GB/s), and DGX Spark (273 GB/s).
- DGX Spark’s primary $6,950 (checked November 9, 2026) is higher than Mac Studio’s $5,099 (checked November 4, 2026) and higher than Strix Halo 128GB primaries on this table.
- Strix Halo offers lower primary entry prices on this table (DIY from $1,959, checked October 31, 2026; turnkey from $2,399, checked November 13, 2026) with soldered RAM tiers aimed at local LLM classes labeled on each row.
Not supported here: a single “best” ranking across ecosystems. OS, software stack, interconnect (DGX ConnectX-7 note), and thermals are outside the $/GB sort.
Bottom line
Read bandwidth, dated primary price, and stock side by side. Use the main table for Strix Halo machines and the comparison section for Mac Studio / DGX Spark — open the table.
FAQ
Are Mac Studio and DGX Spark ranked with Strix Halo?
No. They appear in a separate comparison section and are not sorted into the main $/GB ranking.
Is higher bandwidth always worth the higher price?
This site does not publish a winner score. It shows dated bandwidth and primary prices so you can weigh them yourself.
Why list Framework if it is out of stock?
Framework rows still carry verified official primary prices and stock text (pre-order / batch dates). Availability is part of the decision, not a reason to hide the row.