How much is the AMD M370X improving the MPB15 graphics performance?

[Lindberg]

Hi

My girlfriend is studying to become an architect. She is using very demanding 3D-redering programs in her study. Now she is about to buy a 15 inch MBP. I am trying to help her to decide on which of the 15 inch MBP she should go for.

Can anyone tell me how great the difference is in graphics performance between the the MBP 15 with and without the AMD Radeon R9 M370X? I haven't been able to find benchmarks comparing it.

 

[Samuelsan2001]

Well this is the first thing that comes up on Google, it's pretty detailed.

http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/inde...r9-m370x-2gb-vs-iris-pro-graphics-6200-mobile

 

[kazibole]

Well this is the first thing that comes up on Google, it's pretty detailed.

http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/inde...r9-m370x-2gb-vs-iris-pro-graphics-6200-mobile

Note that the 15" MBP has the Intel Iris Pro 5200, not 6200.

 

[Samuelsan2001]

I did but to be honest the differences are fairly minor.

 

[Dead0k]

i would recommend windows pc with better graphics. There is a possibility either that her software is not compatible with OSX. dig it

 

[leman]

Many of the 3D rendering programs do not utilise the GPU in any way, save for viewport rendering. It depends on what software she uses. If it supports OpenCL, then m370x can be a healthy performance boost. However, for serious work one should consider a proper workstation with a fast GPU.

 

[Cuniac]

If you are using something that would utilize that m370x then yes it is a noticeable difference. Also, here is the correct link from the one that was sent above http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/inde...r9-m370x-2gb-vs-iris-pro-graphics-5200-mobile

 

[Woch]

I have the 2015 rMBP with the AMD Radeon, and I find that activating the dGPU can dramatically improve the smoothness of even seemingly basic tasks like panning the map in Google Maps.

So yes, the M370X can give a noticeable performance boost. As other people have mentioned, it really depends on whether the programs she uses utilize the GPU or not.

 

[Lindberg]

Thanks for the replies.

As I understand these system requirements, this program utilizes the GPU?
Autodesk Revit 2016: http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Revit-2016-products.html

 

[mcnallym]

Thanks for the replies.

As I understand these system requirements, this program utilizes the GPU?
Autodesk Revit 2016: http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Revit-2016-products.html

Considering that software is windows only, then if the main aim is to run this then would be better off with a Windows Machine.

Parallels 10 for running Windows on the Mac says turn off Video Hardware Acceleration.

As such really don't see how the extra GPU will make much difference. Software seems to be CPU based rather then GPU.