Dual-Core 3.33GHz vs. Quad-Core 2.8GHz?
Hello. I'm looking at a new iMac for video editing with FCP.
I'm curious as to the advantage of a quad-core processor, when its speed is not as fast as a dual-core. Can anyone help me out? Thanks. |
While it doesn't come out in real performance like this, a dual 3.33 equals 6.66 and a quad 2.8 equals 11.2. No matter what, this quad processor will give you better performance.
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Which of course is further complicated by the fact that not all applications can lever the performance advantages of multiple processors but generally speaking, more processors = good.
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perhaps not all apps, but specifically FCP?
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I believe that FCP 6 is a single-core application, which means that if you are using FCP and have no plans to upgrade, go with the 3.33GHz dual-core. If you're using FCP 7, which I believe is multi-core, go with the quad-core.
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FCP will recognize a quad-core chip and utilize all cores during renders. FCP can not recognize two multiple core processors, such as in 8-core MacPros, but Compressor can when the system is set up correctly.
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