Let the folly of CPU benchmarks end. Let us define a use-based benchmark. The Mac is great for video editing so let us use Final Cut for defining the speed.
I dont care if the latest model has a e.g. 20% faster CPU. I want to know how much faster I can use Final Cut. Not only against the previous model, but against a whole range of Macs in various configurations. Preferably dating back to the G5 era because I only upgrade once in the 3-5 years.
I have taken a late project of mine and posted all the material on the public folder of my iDisk. The project is shot in the far north of Sweden: let me introduce you to IceHotel number 19.
Project info:
Project effects:
Start the test:
I have included a folder with the output files for reference purposes:
Report:
Happy testing ... and I do not have any commercial ties with the IceHotel (had fantastic holiday, even more special as this is where our first born is created)
Regards
Coen Jeukens
I dont care if the latest model has a e.g. 20% faster CPU. I want to know how much faster I can use Final Cut. Not only against the previous model, but against a whole range of Macs in various configurations. Preferably dating back to the G5 era because I only upgrade once in the 3-5 years.
I have taken a late project of mine and posted all the material on the public folder of my iDisk. The project is shot in the far north of Sweden: let me introduce you to IceHotel number 19.
Project info:
- Link to iDisk: public.me.com/coenjeukens
- FCP project file size: 920 KB
- Media folder size: 2.51 GB
- Project length: 9 minutes and 11 seconds
- Source clips: HDV PAL 1080@50i (Sony HDR HC7e)
- FCP project file version: 6.06
- Sequence settings: HDV PAL 1080@50i
- Estimated output file size in HDV PAL 1080@50i: 1.73 Gb
Project effects:
- The clips were all shot hand held under difficult conditions. Various clips contains stabilization filters (SmoothCam)
- The white balance had a hard time with everything being white. The project contains colour corrections.
- Various clips have a time remap to quicken horizontal pans.
- Motion combined with stills
- Contains text generators and lower thirds.
Start the test:
- Download the FCP project file labelled Benchmark in FCP benchmark Icehotel > FCP
- Download the Media file in FCP benchmark Icehotel > Media (69 files).
- Open the FCP project file labelled Benchmark. FCP will report that the links need to be updated. Do so according to where you have stored the Media files.
- In FCP select the sequence called benchmark
- Execute File > Export > QuickTime Movie
- FCP will prompt to say it needs to process a number of files to generate the mtdf files (for SmoothCam). Agree.
- Set output destination and start the clock.
I have included a folder with the output files for reference purposes:
- Benchmark.mov: The file that should be generated as a result of this SpeedTest (1.73 GB).
- Benchmark.m4v: The downscaled version (iPod settings) of the output file (108.7 Mb).
Report:
- Report the time required to process the mtdf files and the time needed to write audio and video
- Add the Specs of your Mac (About this Mac see picture
- Report your results in a post to this thread.
- Regularly I will update the results in a single xls file located at FCP benchmark Icehotel > SpeedResults
Happy testing ... and I do not have any commercial ties with the IceHotel (had fantastic holiday, even more special as this is where our first born is created)
Regards
Coen Jeukens
