Marcus Moore
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Based on my 30 seconds of research, each intel processor has 2 threads for each core. So a 4 core processor has 8 threads (or 8 simulated cores). And the 12core processor would have 24 threads/simulated cores.
Is that right?
So if you’re assumption is correct, a 4-core processor would use all 8 threads in FCPX rendering? But even the 6-core processor is not being fully utilized (with 2 threads being left unused).
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Of course, the config missing here is the one I ordered, the 8-core D700. Based on Barefeats analysis, that configuration would be better suited than the 12-core for FCPX (which according to them uses up to 8 cores) AND has a higher clock speed to boot.
But in Motion, which they say only uses 3 cores in their tests, the 4-core machine would be the best GPU to have…
It is very confusing, and I think the only way to really figure out what going on here is when barefeats could do a set of test across the matrix of all major configuration options. i.e. all 4 processors, each paired with each GPU.
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Thanks or posting Andreas, don’t know how this flew under the radar for a month.
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That’s so nice!
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I think James is just someone trying to quickly recoup the $1200 he spend on iZotrope RX3 Advanced, which can do the same thing without the FCPX prejudice.
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I don’t think you can draw any kind of realistic parallel between curtailing someone’s personal freedoms and a company’s business model.
If you’re making a living wage off Adobe’s products, $50 a month for your core software shouldn’t be breaking anyone’s bank- especially if you’re heavily invested in the Adobe ecosystem.
For someone like me, who primarily uses FCPX and Motion, but who does use Photoshop, and to a very limited extent AE, Illustrator, and Acrobat- the value proposition is a little dodgier; and I’ve told Adobe reps this. I’d like to see more flexible pricing, but I’m not sure it’s worthwhile for them.
I see Adobe’s new model as akin to Cable providers- It works good if you only use ONE application (and can just pay $19.99), and works great if you’re a company that uses products across the entire CC lineup in all the different disciplines, but for those that just use a couple- Adobe is basically selling you a bundle of stuff you’re probably not going to use.
I can justify it- but the monthly cost WILL keep me looking at where products like Pixelmator are at, and what sort of value they can provide.
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It just amazes me how short people’s memories are. Things change. If they didn’t, FCP Legacy never would have gained any prominence 10 years ago. Premier wouldn’t be gaining any traction today. Some people never would have moved back to AVID… The only way X doesn’t continue to grow and make inroads is for Apple to walk away from it- and from what I’ve heard they have NO intention of doing that.
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Thanks Mark, as ever, for your stirling and unbiased opinion.
If you’d asked people the same question about Premier 5 years ago (and maybe sooner) I’d wager you’d have gotten the same response.
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Did I have a stroke? Is this 2011?
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Ultimately it’s up to Adobe to decide what to charge for their software, and the consequences are twofold:
1. Some people are going to pirate them- but in truth some people are just cheap and don’t want to pay for anything and those people make me sick.
2. Some people are going to look for alternatives to the Adobe’s products.
As long as I use their software I’ll continue to pay for it. Everyone should, and especially anyone who’s making money off it’s back.