M5 Max for Final Cut Pro: Real Editor Tests 🎬

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A real-world Final Cut Pro performance comparison between the M1 Max MacBook Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, testing playback, rendering, exports, and processing speeds to see if the upgrade is actually worth it.

My M5 Max Specs:
18-core CPU
40-core GPU
16-inch
64 GB RAM
4TB SSD
Space Black

📕 CHAPTERS
00:00 - M1 Max vs M5 Max: Is the Upgrade Worth It for Final Cut Pro?
00:47 - Test #1 - Playback on an Effects-heavy Timeline
01:46 - Test #2 - Scrolling Timeline Playback
02:57 - Test #3 - Magnetic Mask
03:27 - Test #4 - Stabilization
03:48 - Test #5 - 3D Tracker
04:23 - Test #6 - Rendering
05:15 - Test #7 - Exporting Apple presets
05:59 - Test #8 - Exporting H.264 MOV’s
06:57 - Test #9 - HEVC export in Compressor
07:24 - Test #10 - HandBrake conversion
08:02 - Bonus Test #11 - File copying and SSD speed
08:39 - How Much Time Does the M5 Max Save?

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