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I have a 15 month old MPB i7 17", would the latest mac mini be faster?
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according to geekbench, if you have the 2.67 GHz model, your computer scores a 5569.
the newest mac mini scores a 8573 on the sever model, and a 6472 on the high-end non-server model. so based on whatever geekbench uses, the new mac minis are more powerful.
the newest mac mini scores a 8573 on the sever model, and a 6472 on the high-end non-server model. so based on whatever geekbench uses, the new mac minis are more powerful.
that's about the same as my 17" with the 2.2 and 8gigs ram... so? his is last generation processors- they are a lot slower.
For general computing, no, the mini will not be any faster. A faster CPU does not translate into a faster overall computer. It only helps in benchmarks and CPU heavy apps.
While that's true, what proof do you have that the mini would not be faster? The server also uses 7200rpm drives
After reviewing the stats, I can guarantee that the Mini will have performance gains over the 17".
If you're pitting a 1st-gen i7 against a Sandy Bridge i5, the i5 is almost guaranteed to outperform the former.
Graphics performance will be around the same; only when using the IGP will you see a big boost.
If you're pitting a 1st-gen i7 against a Sandy Bridge i5, the i5 is almost guaranteed to outperform the former.
Graphics performance will be around the same; only when using the IGP will you see a big boost.