Macintosh Speed vs. PC Speed?

Question

Does anyone know how the processor speed on a Mac translates to one on a PC? Is there a ratio or some way of determining so? I know that the processor speed on the Macs are faster than that of a PC, but not sure how it is measured.
Any ideas?

Answer 1

Apple uses Intel processors in their computers.

If you are looking at a specific PC, compare the model numbers (if that PC has an Intel processor of the same type [Core 2 Duo, Core Duo]) and you will see what the equivalent processor would be.

You are wrong when you says that the processor speed on a mac is faster than that of a PC... they are the same processors.

In order to find specific clock speeds, find the model processor you are looking at and check it out on www.tomshardware.com or on intel's website.

Answer 2

Apples and Oranges my friend, you cannot compare them by clock speed or processor speed. A Mac and PC can be equally matched, have the same clock/ processor/ amount of ram, the Mac will be faster. It's the way the software (operating system and programs) and computer(hardware) works that counts. PC's just seem frustratingly slow compared to a Mac.
Macintos(hardware and OS) just make better use memory, the graphical interface and file storage. PC windows and desktop look painted on, and when you click a link or press a button it seems like an eternity before anything happens, that's the best I can describe it. I would bet you could cut the speed of the Mac in half and it would still be faster. PC's seem way more memory hungry.

Accept it.

Answer 3

apple uses intel c2d chips in there computer, so do all pc manufacturers so there is no difference. since apple put intel chips in macs they are identical to windows computers.

Answer 4

Hi.
Here is a good site to see:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/mid_range_cpus.html

It will answer yuor question.
Best regards.
Hayk.