Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
iMac Early 2008 vs iMac 2011/2012
- Thread starter Yellowstone2012
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Thanks!
My Model:
iMac (Early 2008)
Intel Core 2 Duo E8335 2.66 GHz (2 cores) 3675
The 2011 (27") Model:
iMac (27-inch Mid 2011)
Intel Core i7-2600 3.4 GHz (4 cores) 12575
For the unreleased 2012 model, I'll probably be getting nearly a 4x boost in performance. Can't wait.
Just so you know, the 2012 models will be limited to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and up, while the 2011 iMac can still run 10.6. Just so you know, if you have an version against Lion, as it took some things like Spaces and Exposé away and confined it into Mission Control.
I know.
However, I use Windows 90% of the time and OS X for Xcode and Mac only programs. Also because of an increased RAM amount and better processor, performance will be better.
FYI geekbench doesn't tell you very much about your computer. It doesn't even factor GPU in - one of the most (the most?) important pieces of hardware in a high end machine.
Ive got an early 2008 imac but i got the 500 gb hard drive put in it and i have a 3 tb external hard drive and an additional 750 gb external hard drive connected up to it my uncle gave it to me and ive spent my than $500 on it but i love it