OS X What really matters for gaming performance?

[edddeduck]

But isn't your CPU just as important part of the package?

Not really IMHO, all Mac's come with decent CPUs, it will have some effect but the gfx is a much bigger factor in the overall performance.

 

[Huntn]

Not really IMHO, all Mac's come with decent CPUs, it will have some effect but the gfx is a much bigger factor in the overall performance.

The intent of my comparison was a new Mac versus a 5 year old Mac. 🙂

 

[edddeduck]

The intent of my comparison was a new Mac versus a 5 year old Mac. 🙂

Even for older Mac's the graphics card is still more important. Having an under powered graphics card will stop you from gaming long before the CPU will.*

Edwin

*Your experience my vary

 

[Huntn]

Even for older Mac's the graphics card is still more important. Having an under powered graphics card will stop you from gaming long before the CPU will.*

Edwin

*Your experience my vary

Thanks! 🙂