Looking to speed up encoding time: 4GB of ram or 2.4 ghz VS 2.2?

Knolly · Oct 22, 2008, 10:25 PM

I've seen benchmarks and whatnot, but am looking for a somewhat specific opinion from somewhat with some tech knowledge that is beyond mine...

The main computing-intense thing I do on my computer is encoding video. Which of the following would yield better encoding times?

2.0 Ghz Macbook + 4GB RAM
2.4 Ghz Macbook

I've seen that the the 2.0 Ghz encodes about 15% slower than the 2.4 Ghz, but would the RAM upgrade make up for that?

Eidorian · Oct 22, 2008, 10:26 PM

It's all about the megahertz.

mathcolo · Oct 22, 2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

It's all about the megahertz.

Yep. OP: If you could even get a MacBook Pro then even better.

Knolly · Oct 22, 2008, 10:39 PM

Meh, got a 2.2 MBP at the moment... Looking to trade down to something smaller since I don't need the graphics power.

Plus my brother has one of the new 2.4 Ghz Macbooks and it completely outclasses mine in terms of encoding with its new shiny magics.

Oct 22, 2008, 10:25 PM	#1
Knolly macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007	Looking to speed up encoding time: 4GB of ram or 2.4 ghz VS 2.2? I've seen benchmarks and whatnot, but am looking for a somewhat specific opinion from somewhat with some tech knowledge that is beyond mine... The main computing-intense thing I do on my computer is encoding video. Which of the following would yield better encoding times? 2.0 Ghz Macbook + 4GB RAM 2.4 Ghz Macbook I've seen that the the 2.0 Ghz encodes about 15% slower than the 2.4 Ghz, but would the RAM upgrade make up for that?
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Oct 22, 2008, 10:26 PM	#2
Eidorian macrumors Penryn Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	It's all about the megahertz. __________________ Core i5 750 / 16 GB RAM / SSD / HD 7950 / Windows 8
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Oct 22, 2008, 10:39 PM	#4
Knolly Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007	Meh, got a 2.2 MBP at the moment... Looking to trade down to something smaller since I don't need the graphics power. Plus my brother has one of the new 2.4 Ghz Macbooks and it completely outclasses mine in terms of encoding with its new shiny magics.
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