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Proper Mac Mini i5 Geek bench scores

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erkanasu

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Hi guys, I just picked up an i5 Mac mini new (w 8gb ram). My geek bench scores are repeatedly getting in around 890 single core and 4200 multicore. I see others on geek bench browser getting higher scores. Are my scores normal compared to what you guys are getting? Should I be worried?
 
If you bought it to run benchmarks and aren’t happy with the results, return it.

But really, you have to look at memory differences, ambient temperature, make sure you have nothing else running.
 
calderone said:
If you bought it to run benchmarks and aren’t happy with the results, return it.

But really, you have to look at memory differences, ambient temperature, make sure you have nothing else running.
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thanks. benchmarks were run 72 hrs after initial setup with no other applications open at ~74 degrees room temp. curious, based on this, if others are getting better results on this forum?
 
erkanasu said:
thanks for sharing this. do you know if RAM increases these CPU scores?
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It will 8 to 16 being the biggest gain next 32 not so much. I get 1200 and 6000 at my best cold scores. i7 32GB same scores when I was 16GB. You want your CPU cool like 38-40C and 99% free when running the test for best score. C4C28128-85F7-4A70-B1B0-0024CD3932A5.jpeg
 
Those i7 scores are impressive. Any downsides to going up from i5? Is it louder for mundane tasks like zoom, email, etc.?
 
My i5 scores are Single: 1037, Multi-core: 4710, Open CL: 33005, Metal: 33795. I have 40GB RAM (should have done 32GB) and an eGPU.

I found that quitting all apps before running Geekbench gives better scores.
 
weaztek said:
My i5 scores are Single: 1037, Multi-core: 4710, Open CL: 33005, Metal: 33795. I have 40GB RAM (should have done 32GB) and an eGPU.

I found that quitting all apps before running Geekbench gives better scores.
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So you are running one 32GB stick and 1 8GB stick. That is an odd setup, Are they both running 2667 MHz?



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Yep.

I picked up a 32GB Samsung chip and kept in an OEM 8 GB chip. It may cost me a few points in Geekbench but I've got plenty of RAM onboard and it runs well.
 
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thanks all. very interesting results and surprised to see ram play such a big role in the scores. Any 8GB guys on here? Before I upgrade and void my warranty, would be nice to know if I got a wimpy CPU and if I just need to swap out the machine while I'm in the return period.
 
Just because RAM (May) make a difference in the Geekbench score, doesn't mean it necessarily will have any impact on the speed of *your* workflow.

However, where 16GB RAM *definitely* makes a difference is in driving 4K and 5ka screens, especially if you have multiple monitors and/or run at non native resolutions. The RAM is needed, otherwise system animations can get really choppy due to the GPU using the main RAM for graphics.
 
Spectrum said:
Just because RAM (May) make a difference in the Geekbench score, doesn't mean it necessarily will have any impact on the speed of *your* workflow.

However, where 16GB RAM *definitely* makes a difference is in driving 4K and 5ka screens, especially if you have multiple monitors and/or run at non native resolutions. The RAM is needed, otherwise system animations can get really choppy due to the GPU using the main RAM for graphics.
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I'm driving a 4k - thank you this is super helpful!
 
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