Graphics vs the iMac 21"

[Mobius 1]

Apple says that you have the 1GB VRAM of the 6750M if you buy MBP.

But iMac 21" have 6770M with 512MB?


Why faster processor with less RAM and slower with more RAM?

 

[alust2013]

You can get them either way. The iMac uses the faster GPU because it has more room to dissipate heat, however the 21" is the lower end, so it doesn't get as much VRAM. The MBP can't dissipate as much heat, but the 1GB cards come in the higher end models.

 

[Mobius 1]

You can get them either way. The iMac uses the faster GPU because it has more room to dissipate heat, however the 21" is the lower end, so it doesn't get as much VRAM. The MBP can't dissipate as much heat, but the 1GB cards come in the higher end models.

i mean iMac 21 high end

so MBP 2.2Ghz can process more game than 21" high end imac?????

 

[cirus]

Apple says that you have the 1GB VRAM of the 6750M if you buy MBP.

But iMac 21" have 6770M with 512MB?


Why faster processor with less RAM and slower with more RAM?

They did this to force people to buy the higher end model and for them to make more money.

 

[Mobius 1]

They did this to force people to buy the higher end model and for them to make more money.

typical apple x.x

 

[alust2013]

i mean iMac 21 high end

so MBP 2.2Ghz can process more game than 21" high end imac?????

I know it is the high end 21, but the 21 is lower end to the 27, just like the 13 MBP is lower end to the 15. VRAM isn't relevant until you get into some pretty high settings in new games or are running multiple displays. Either way, 512MB isn't bad.

typical apple x.x

And every other computer manufacturer out there.

 

[Mobius 1]

I know it is the high end 21, but the 21 is lower end to the 27, just like the 13 MBP is lower end to the 15. VRAM isn't relevant until you get into some pretty high settings in new games or are running multiple displays. Either way, 512MB isn't bad.



And every other computer manufacturer out there.

512MB is sh it for crysis 2

but, apple does it worse than most other companies

 

[cirus]

512 MB is pathetic when you consider you can get a pc laptop with a video card (intel processor) for $800 with 1 GB vram. Cheaper if you go AMD. Its seems to be standard now.

It probably would cost them ~$25 to change from 512 MB to 1 GB.

 

[pandamonia]

1gb is the minimum id use,

most people who game on macs suffer the lowest settings and consider this to be "gaming"

Personally if im using anything below EXTREME settings then i may as well use the PS3.

 

[Mobius 1]

1gb is the minimum id use,

most people who game on macs suffer the lowest settings and consider this to be "gaming"

Personally if im using anything below EXTREME settings then i may as well use the PS3.

PS3 have no game console (refer to the "/" commands eg: "/god")

my 2008 MB can't even launch crysis 2, it opens and shuts down immediately. i mean POWER shutdown

 

[Lenas]

Even though the iMacs have better cards, they're also rendering graphics at a much higher resolution. Something to consider.

 

[Mobius 1]

Even though the iMacs have better cards, they're also rendering graphics at a much higher resolution. Something to consider.

but the 6750M of the mbp have 2x more vRAM?

 

[Mackilroy]

but the 6750M of the mbp have 2x more vRAM?

VRAM isn't everything.

 

[Mobius 1]

VRAM isn't everything.

i know, but more vram lets more graphic action to be processed

try doing it like this

i7 2GB RAM

i3 4GB RAM

which?

lol

 

[Kariya]

You must be really obsessed with GPU specs. Weren't you building a PC to satisfy your spec fetishes?

The iMac and MBP are essentially using the same GPU, one is just clocked faster whilst the other isn't but has more VRAM hich makes sense considering thermal restraints of both machines. You won't notice the increased VRAM unless you're driving a 2560 resolution monitor AND doing intensive 3D work.

 

[Icy1007]

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I've heard the 6750M in the 21.5" iMac is clocked 50MHz faster than the 6750M in the MBP. 650MHz vs. 600MHz.

 

[Mobius 1]

i am building my own computer (just gotta find case+PSU+wait for radeon 7000)

this is my brother's

he can't use hackintosh for some sort, dunno

i'll tell him to read this thread tommorow