Memory VS Processor Speed

My G4 iBook 800/640Mb felt marginally slower when performing intensive tasks on this 1.33 12" PB, but I only have 256 in here now. It runs quickly until the memory runs out, when it suddenly becomes as slow as molasses.

More memory = volume of running applications at optimal speed. Bumped CPU = increase in speed while memory can handle it.

 

When you are working with your programs, is the computer accessing the hard drive a lot? If so, then more RAM will probably help, otherwise it is more CPU you want.

 

if you only have one or two apps up, then you need more processor, if you have 4 or more apps then you might need more RAM, 512mb is a good amount. A gig is a little overkill if you're doing basic stuff, but the more you put in there, the more Panther will eat it up. And yes, there is a difference in processor speed, your 12" has a front side bus of 133MHz and DDR 2100 memory, while the 1.33GHz model has a 167MHz Front side bus, and DDR 2700 memory. So you also get a faster, more efficient machine, not only clock speed wise.