Mac Pro Quad core vs: 8 core at DVinfo.net

Craig Hollenback · April 30th, 2009, 08:51 AM

I own a Mac 8 core and use it with FCP 6+ to edit footage from and EX1 as well as AVCHD footage from a Canon. All works great...no complaints. Our office needs to get a second mac for work load reasons. Money is tight. Will a Quad core do the job? Does anyone have any experiences with both to offer comparisons in speed with FCP and HD ?
Thanks, Craig

Andy Wilkinson · April 30th, 2009, 09:17 AM

Reports I've read suggest Quad is certainly a capable machine. I'm buying an 8 core (2.66, as this seems the best price performance sweet spot for my needs, but have not got it yet). I take it you've seen the comparisons on sites such as these? Well worth reading before you spend the dosh!

4-core versus 8-core Nehalem Mac Pro

Pro Apps on Nehalem Mac Pro - Cores? Memory?

And follow this thread too (Post 36 is well worth reading re your question)...

2.66 Quad vs 2.93 Quad Buyer's Guide (Includes Octos) - Mac Forums

Hope this helps!

Craig Hollenback · April 30th, 2009, 10:21 AM

I will check out those links...I was not aware of them.
I agree that the 8 core bang for the buck is really terrific. We have had ours for just over a year and have been very pleased.
Thanks again for the feedback.
Best, Craig
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April 30th, 2009, 08:51 AM	#1
Craig Hollenback Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Key West Posts: 247	Mac Pro Quad core vs: 8 core I own a Mac 8 core and use it with FCP 6+ to edit footage from and EX1 as well as AVCHD footage from a Canon. All works great...no complaints. Our office needs to get a second mac for work load reasons. Money is tight. Will a Quad core do the job? Does anyone have any experiences with both to offer comparisons in speed with FCP and HD ? Thanks, Craig

April 30th, 2009, 09:17 AM	#2
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Mac Pro Early 2009 (4 versus 8 core) Reports I've read suggest Quad is certainly a capable machine. I'm buying an 8 core (2.66, as this seems the best price performance sweet spot for my needs, but have not got it yet). I take it you've seen the comparisons on sites such as these? Well worth reading before you spend the dosh! 4-core versus 8-core Nehalem Mac Pro Pro Apps on Nehalem Mac Pro - Cores? Memory? And follow this thread too (Post 36 is well worth reading re your question)... 2.66 Quad vs 2.93 Quad Buyer's Guide (Includes Octos) - Mac Forums Hope this helps! __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

April 30th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#3
Craig Hollenback Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Key West Posts: 247	Thnaks Andy I will check out those links...I was not aware of them. I agree that the 8 core bang for the buck is really terrific. We have had ours for just over a year and have been very pleased. Thanks again for the feedback. Best, Craig Key West, Florida Keys, Key West attractions, Florida Keys hotels, Key West Information - Key West Travel Guide and attractions, videos online