New Mac Pro

[Margus Voll]

Ok i see your point.

But what we do not know if and how all this is optimized in resolve and
how it would compare to linux based multi gpu machines?

This is the part that is a mystery at the moment and only speculation?

Also os compatibility and integration and efficiency would play a big part.

I have used Resolve on beefy pc machine with windows and i hated it compared to a lot
weaker mac machine with less gpu power.

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[Eric Fiegehen]

Yes, that is a very good question Margus. I think alot of people will be interested in this info from the good folks at Blackmagic Design, which I’m guessing we’ll know once Resolve 10 is released.

Eric

[Juan Salvo]

I think the linux machines will still come out ahead. Though the new MacPros will certainly be solid machines for mainstream applications, you’ll want the robustness and capabilities of a Linux config for things like DI and stereoscopic/HFR work.

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[Margus Voll]

Yeah for regular hd tv stuff linux is a bit too much at the moment imo ?

If new Mac Pro will work out then it would be ideal.
If there is turnover to support linux version then there is no question at the moment but for small
shops like i have mac pro seems more reasonable just have to wait
for the machines to emerge and to see some comparison.

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[Juan Salvo]

Well “too much” is a bit subjective. The big issue with the new MacPro is that there is 0 expandability. That’s it, what you buy is what you get. So while performance will be great for 95% of the work that people do in resolve, if you want to ever do that 5% work… I imagine you’d need to get into Linux anyway.

But it’s always great that we have choices. And the new MacPro will be an excellent choice for I’d say most Resolve users. It’s just that any improvements will have to come through updates. Hopefully Apple sets a pattern of updating every 12-18 months like they did with the prior MacPro… Until they didn’t, that is.

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[Margus Voll]

Yes it is subjective i agree 😀

Most likely when you have this 5% level of jobs then you also have budget for linux machines i bet ?

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