it sure can, as well as the last two generations do. it depends more on Parallels version you use.Can the new air handle running Windows 8 in Parallels?
Can the new air handle running Windows 8 in Parallels?
How do you think gaming performance will be on these computers? I currently have a macbook pro early 2011 with Intel 4000 Graphics Chip. Would the performance be better on these new computers?
You have the 3000, not the 4000.
Sorry your right! This probably means that there would be a somewhat noticeable performance increase?
The 4000 was around 60% faster than the 3000. And the 5000 is around 40% faster than the 4000. So with the 5000 you should be getting around 224% the performance you got on the 3000.
My brain just exploded.
Why? Say 3000 was 1 unit. 4000 was 1.6 and 5000 is 1.6*1.4=2.24 or 224% of 3000 graphics power.
Why? Say 3000 was 1 unit. 4000 was 1.6 and 5000 is 1.6*1.4=2.24 or 224% of 3000 graphics power.
Some people just cant think in terms of pure numbers
Haha, my bad. I study mathematics so it seemed simple enough to me. B's explanation is good.
Yes and no. If the 3000 isn't dropping frames or lagging, there won't be any perceived difference with the 5000 on the same tasks.
this was a surprise, is the 5000 the 4600? renamed
Notebookcheck rates the HD 5000 above the GT 540M which was used in the 3rd version of the Alienware M11x. I think the new Airs should pack plenty of punch when needed!