Im looking for a high end pc and was confused between the HP desktop PCs having pentium d 2.8ghz and Mac mini duo core 1.66ghz.I wanted to switch over to mac as it'll help me in certain taks like publishing etc
2006-06-10 01:26:11 · 5 answers · asked by kewl anu 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If you need the Mac for work, don't focus so much on speed comparisons. The Mac Mini Duo Core 1.66 will be a fast computer. Comparing a Mac's performance to a PC is really hard, since there are so many other differences.
2006-06-10 02:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by KansasDragon 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Here's a benchmark of the MacBook Pro aginst the Acer Travelmate 8200. Both laptops feature an Intel Core Duo (T2500) processor and an ATI Mobility Radeon x1600 graphics card.
(Note that the HP Pavilion dv1000t included in the benchmarks does not have a discreet graphics card)
There's barely any difference between the two laptops. However, it is surprising that the Mac is slightly faster on Photoshop CS, which it has traditionally been very slow at.
Knock yourself out:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4531-10921_7-6484737.html
2006-06-12 16:59:21 · answer #2 · answered by HeavySnarker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really difficult to compare processors of completely different brands. Search around for some benchmarks somewhere.
2006-06-10 11:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by accurrent103 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your system configuration, what other than processor you have with your hardware, like motheboard, hard-drive etc. but as per me it is sure faster. Regards.
2006-06-10 08:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by Fire G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dual core just lets you do more at one time, speed depends on ram.
2006-06-10 08:31:00 · answer #5 · answered by Iron Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋