Geekbench Score higher with less Ram installed (Mid 2012 13 Macbook Pro)

[Gator24765]

I wanted to run some geek bench scores with 4gb or ram and then with 8gb of ram.

The geek bench score is about 200 points higher with the 4gb of ram compared to the 8gb ram.


4GB ram score : http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench2/805754

8GB ram score: http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench2/805779

The 8gb of ram is DDR3 1067 mhz and the 4GB ram is DDR3 1600 mhz


So what am I seeing here, the 4GB is better or I need to update my 8gb or ram to a newer model. ?

 

[wiznet]

You answered your own question/concern.

The speed of the 4GB is much faster...

I wanted to run some geek bench scores with
The 8gb of ram is DDR3 1067 mhz and the 4GB ram is DDR3 1600 mhz

I don't see what your concern is. It's fairly obvious why - but as far as whether you need the 8, that's up to you, and what things you plan to do on your MBP. Heavier applications such as FCP, etc. will benefit from more RAM. If you decide to get 8GB on a 2012 model.. you should buy 1600 MHz RAM.. as that would only make sense.. try www.crucial.com, using their selection tool.

 

[njaremka]

i'm going to say its because of this:

The 8gb of ram is DDR3 1067 mhz and the 4GB ram is DDR3 1600 mhz

 

[Gator24765]

You answered your own question/concern.

The speed of the 4GB is much faster...




I don't see what your concern is. It's fairly obvious why.

That is what I figured. I wasn't aware of this until now.

 

[wiznet]

That is what I figured. I wasn't aware of this until now.

Edited my post with more information.

 

[MH01]

I find my geekbench scores vary a bit every time I run it.

You should have probably ran it 5 times with each configuration to see what the average was.

If you want to see if the speed of the ram does anything run benches of 4GB of the slower vrs the faster ram.

 

[Gator24765]

Edited my post with more information.

thanks for the info. I used 8gb of ram from my old macbook pro, so it must be outdated.


I plan on using Final Cut Pro so the boost will help.

 

[wiznet]

thanks for the info. I used 8gb of ram from my old macbook pro, so it must be outdated.


I plan on using Final Cut Pro so the boost will help.

Yes, that would be slightly out-dated!

And yes, FCP will definitely benefit, as I said. You can't go wrong with Crucial and I'm sure you'll highly benefit from upgrading - very worth the (relatively small, if you consider its impact) price.

Good luck!