Need a new computer bad. I am a video editor / photographer. Curious if you think it’s a big enough difference for the 40 core? Not doing 8k editing, but maybe one day? Looking online, I can’t find any real reviews of the m4 max 32 vs 40 core. Any thoughts? Like I said maybe 8k in the future but not today for sure. Will the 40 core improve 4k editing that much?
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32 core vs 40 core? Please :)
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FreakinEurekan
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It'll improve it 8 cores' worth 😉 roughly 25% if fully utilizing all cores.
Which really only means when actually rendering - I would not expect a dramatic difference in "Feel" while editing. More a difference in the time it takes to export.
Up to you whether that performance difference is enough to justify the cost difference.
Which really only means when actually rendering - I would not expect a dramatic difference in "Feel" while editing. More a difference in the time it takes to export.
Up to you whether that performance difference is enough to justify the cost difference.
If it’s really just the export not sure it’s worth it. I’ll go get a cup of coffee in that time🙂
xraydoc
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Yeah, unless every extra second used means less income for you, then the difference in cost is likely not worth it.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
So what you're saying is, when someone lacks knowledge of computer models and configurations, that translates into not needing the higher end model. I don't get the logic. One way to learn is to ask, and we all were there at one point asking. We all wouldn't have grown in knowledge if people only responded to our questions with if you have to ask then the answer is no
SDAVE
macrumors 601
OP is a video editor (speaking from experience) higher amounts of RAM is as good as high amounts of GPU cores. Trust me, the extra RAM and GPU cores comes in handy when you have multiple apps open like Creative Cloud, Lightroom, Davinci Resolve, etc. at the same time.
OP doesn't need something like 128GB RAM, but 64GB minimum imo. Can get away with 32/48 but still worth extra couple hundred bucks for the extra RAM. Also extra GPU cores will help with smoother playback. Once you go above 64GB/Extra GPU cores in OPs case, it becomes too expensive, and its not worth it imo.
Basic75
macrumors 68030
The logic is, if somebody is using sufficiently heavy-weight applications in a way that the difference in performance between different modern computers is an important, they are usually already aware of that fact. If you are a hobbyist using your computer for fun and play asking this question then no, you usually don't need the more powerful computer. Will it be faster? Sure. Will it make a big enough difference for the person asking the question to be worth the extra money? That's a subjective measure and we couldn't possible tell. In this particular case chances are the difference wouldn't be noticeable outside of benchmarks or a direct side-by-side comparison. That's why my answer to the original question of this thread is the default one, "you probably don't need the more powerful machine".
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
Or they don't know that they don't know and asking is one way to help them learn, so instead of an off hand remark that doesn't help anyone, provide details why they may or may not need one
For example,. @FreakinEurekan provided clear details on moving up means, and its up to the OP to discern if that will be worth the cost, @mdlyen provided the memory restrictions on the lower end model, that also was helpful, instead, you stated that if "you have to ask you don't need it", which isn't all that helpful
You're not the only one who's stated, that, and truth be told, I'm probably guilty of such things, but in retrospect its not helpful, and it can come off as an arrogant type comment.
Basic75
macrumors 68030
I do also get your point, though this particular thread is probably not the best place to make it. There's nothing a 40 GPU core machine can do that one with 32 can't. It's not like we are comparing a Raspberry Pi to a Mac mini. It's a minor detail, and not much can be learned from the usual several pages of "buy big or you'll regret it" and "it's up to 25% faster", but also "you'll have to know yourself whether you'll notice the difference" and "will you make back the extra expense with the time saved?", up to "totally not worth it". So yes, the valid short answer is, if they have to ask they'll probably not notice a difference between two nearly equally specced machines, and they should just get the cheaper one.
I was also interested in answers to the OP's question. I think it's sad that they are subjected to an arrogant and condescending response to a legitimate inquiry. This might be the wrong place to seek help.