Geekbench does not do tests of the graphics system at all, just for what it's worth. So it's not that they suppressed the test results or didn't run them; it's just not what GB does.
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Santa Rosa MacBook (November 2007) Benchmarks
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Geekbench does not do tests of the graphics system at all, just for what it's worth. So it's not that they suppressed the test results or didn't run them; it's just not what GB does.
(see the top of the chart)
Oh rats, I guess I should've waited to purchase my macbook
Primate Labs posted benchmark results comparing the new Santa Rosa MacBooks that were quietly updated last week to the Santa Rosa chipset along with the new GMA X3100 integrated video card.
In terms of pure processor speed, the MacBook updates seemed negligible (2.0GHz -> 2.0GHz, 2.16GHz -> 2.2GHz), though the underlying bus speed was increased to 800MHz from 667MHz.
The published benchmarks compared the 2.16GHz previous MacBook to the 2.2GHz new MacBook, and did significantly boost memory performance by 15% and stream performance by 25%, reflecting the increased bus speed. Integer, floating point, and overall performance, however, was only marginally improved.
Graphics performance was not tested, but the GMA X3100 should also provide performance boosts over the previous integrated video card (GMA 950).
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...oh wellAs it clearly says under my user name, Im a "macrumors newbie". So I want to know when is the best time to convert my entire life into Mac. I want to buy a Macbook and I need some help. The thing is that I edit constantly in final cut pro in university, so I want to now if the new Macbook will be enough for me or should I wait for further upgrades. I know that the next upgrades are possibly coming in May next year, but maybe they will release a new Mac before Christmas. What should I do?? Wait or buy it now?? Its my first Macbook so Im kind of nervous about it. Thanks!!
GMA X3100 Shared RAM capacity
Hi all,
I recognized that in some VAIO Models the GMA X3100 has up to 358 MB shared memory.
1. Why is it 144 MB in SR MacBooks?
2. Is it an adjustable spec?
3. If adjustable will the X3100 with 358 MB shared mem have more fps in games than X3100 with 144 MB version?
Thanks.
Hi all,
I recognized that in some VAIO Models the GMA X3100 has up to 358 MB shared memory.
1. Why is it 144 MB in SR MacBooks?
2. Is it an adjustable spec?
3. If adjustable will the X3100 with 358 MB shared mem have more fps in games than X3100 with 144 MB version?
Thanks.
This has been brought up here before regarding the GMA 950 and how OS X reported only 64MB of usage. 144 MB is the minimum amount of RAM that OS X sets aside for graphics, that number can dynamically grow to 358 MB just as in Windows on the VAIOs, it just doesn't report that value.
Mmmm I can wait if thats what it takes. I have read some of your comments and thats why Im asking you. You seem to think your answers, not like others...
No, not really. If you want to play games, in particular 3D games, then you simply need a dedicated graphics chip. Integrated won't do.
With every iteration of integrated graphics since the dawn of time, we keep hoping that the next one will be good. It never is.
My own gaming solution is a Wii.
I play Dawn of War: Dark Crusade and Joint Operations just fine over in Windows using Intel's latest drivers.
There's no benefit using DDR2-800.
Here's three pages of GPU intensive test results:
http://www.barefeats.com/mbook.html
and
http://www.barefeats.com/mbook2.html
and
http://www.barefeats.com/mbook1.html
They're all 404 for me.
http://www.barefeats.com/mbook.html
http://www.barefeats.com/mbook1.html
http://www.barefeats.com/mbook2.html
I remember reading an article on raw CPU performance on desktops with the GMA 3100 and the G33 chipset. Just moving to a dedicated card from the integrated graphics improved the performance of non-GPU tasks.
Those results are depressing, yet expected. I wonder if Intels T&L + Shader Engine is active yet. Or is the system fill rate bound?
I think it's more of an Apple driver issue then anything else right now.
The GMA X3100 runs admirably for 2003/2004 games in Windows.
Ahh. That gives me an idea. I wonder how well those games will run if I install Vista in a Boot Camp partition...
What's the new configuration worth?
I'm one of the unfortunate and uninformed who bought a Macbook just a few days before the upgrade.... I can still return/exchange for the new setup, but will have to pay a 10% restocking fee (so $170 CDN) since I took my new computer out of the packaging. I'm looking for (informed) opinions on whether or not the improved configuration is worth the cost. I appreciate the help!
I'm one of the unfortunate and uninformed who bought a Macbook just a few days before the upgrade.... I can still return/exchange for the new setup, but will have to pay a 10% restocking fee (so $170 CDN) since I took my new computer out of the packaging. I'm looking for (informed) opinions on whether or not the improved configuration is worth the cost. I appreciate the help!
Hmm,
I wonder how much RAM upgrade will be good if you are planning to use MacBook - SolidWorks (Win XP)? Im not a heavy gamer, I rarely play games right now, no time. So what Im planning to do with a MacBook is graphic stuff (mainly photo edit and 3D design). Or maybe I should wait till the next MacBook update which is unknown.
I wonder how much RAM upgrade will be good if you are planning to use MacBook - SolidWorks (Win XP)? Im not a heavy gamer, I rarely play games right now, no time. So what Im planning to do with a MacBook is graphic stuff (mainly photo edit and 3D design). Or maybe I should wait till the next MacBook update which is unknown.