I know this thread is for iMac benchmarks but for those that want to compare the above posters maxed out 2012 iMac, here were my results.
2:58 seconds
80.97 fps
That's on a 2009 Mac Pro, 2.93Ghz, 26GB RAM, ATI 5870 with normal 7200rpm HD's inside.
We're only talking a 14.2% difference between my "Pro" machine and the above posters maxed out iMac.
Sorta answers my question regarding dumping this MP or not. I think I'll keep it since it looks like the machines are almost identical. Next generation will probably match up to this machine though or possibly surpass. Time will tell...
2:58 seconds
80.97 fps
That's on a 2009 Mac Pro, 2.93Ghz, 26GB RAM, ATI 5870 with normal 7200rpm HD's inside.
We're only talking a 14.2% difference between my "Pro" machine and the above posters maxed out iMac.
Sorta answers my question regarding dumping this MP or not. I think I'll keep it since it looks like the machines are almost identical. Next generation will probably match up to this machine though or possibly surpass. Time will tell...