OT Which is Faster?

[Gary Taylor]

The short answer is it depends upon which software package you are talking about and how the system is configured. You might want to check out http://www.barefeats.com. They have spent alot of time benchmarking all the different G5s. From what I remembered the new 2.3s were about the speed of the previous 2.5s.
Gary

[Walter Biscardi]

Dual 2.7 is still a faster machine from clock speed.

The second question is are you prepared to buy all new hardware for the dual core machine? If not, then the 2.7 is your answer.

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[Gary Taylor]

Interesting note on the barefeats site about the new Quad macs. If that bears out with more testing it takes some of the shine off the Quad. If the initial reports are true then hopefully Apple will release an update for the pro apps to make them aware of all 4 processors. But it does make that dual 2.7 you are talking about look better Walter.
Gary

[Tim Langston]

Thanks guys, I was thinking of a second Mac for Audio work and smaller video projects…or replacing my current Dual 2.0 G5 with something like the Dual 2.7 and use my Dual 2 for audio. I’m leaning towards the 2.7 and using the 2.0 for audio.

Thanks again,
Tim

Tim Langston
Cryin’ Out Loud Productions
Fort Wayne, IN
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