So I did a geekbench benchmarks test on my new MBP 2.8 and...

[Anonymouslives]

I tried it once with the video card off, and then with it on. The system performed a bit faster with the video card off. How is that possible when it is supposed to be higher performance with it on? I have the new 2.8 core 2 duo/4GB RAM/512MB GT-9600. Is there something wrong with the video card perhaps?

 

[Eidorian]

Geekbench only does CPU and memory tests. It might have something to do with the memory addressing when on the IGP.

 

[eldy]

Return it!!! That is not acceptable! Let Apple know!

 

[harry454]

yeah, thats not right

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

Geekbench only does CPU and memory tests. It might have something to do with the memory addressing when on the IGP.

This sounds about right. No reason to return it

 

[winninganthem]

I think eldy was joking .

 

[Guilfox]

I think eldy was joking .

So do I

 

[Anonymouslives]

I think that whether anyone was serious or not, you pretentious ladies are erroneous and the video card should provide a higher score when turned on.

 

[apolloa]

I think that whether anyone was serious or not, you pretentious ladies are erroneous and the video card should provide a higher score when turned on.

If you want a GPU test run the Cinebench one then.:

http://www.maxon.net/pages/download/cinebench_e.html

 

[marbles]

I think that whether anyone was serious or not, you pretentious ladies are erroneous and the video card should provide a higher score when turned on.

I agree sweetie.

 

[harry454]

thats not bad speeds, pretty fast IMO

 

[waffles123]

What was your score number?

 

[Blaine]

What if the extra heat from the 9600 caused the cpu to throttle.

The 9400 wouldn't create as much heat, so the cpu ran full speed.

Just a thought