However, in addition to Photoshop, the iTunes Visualizer is also set to run. This test also times how long it takes Adobe Photoshop CS3 to run a series of 21 actions. This test measures the time (in seconds) it takes to execute a custom 21-step action script using Adobe Photoshop CS3. 3.0GB config, we'd recommend sticking with 3.0GBs max (in Core 2 Duos) unless you absolutely are seeking every last trickle of performance boost possible.Īpple Mac mini Intel Memory Testing of 1.0GB, 2.0GB, 3.0GB and "4.0GB *" configurations by Other World Computing.Īdobe Photoshop CS3 is the Intel-native iteration of the popular image editing program. While there does seem to be a small performance benefit gained with the 4.0GB vs. Although the Core 2 Duo Mac mini is limited to 3.0GB addressed, the 4GB Set (2GB x 2 Pair) does appear enable 128 Bit addressing. NOTE: A 4.0GB (2GB x 2 Pair) configuration was also tested by 'popular demand' in the Mac mini. The tests that follow show the performance of different paired and non-paired memory configurations. It is our recommendation to upgrade memory, be it one at a time or with a pair, or to 4.0GB - based on what you need and what your budget allows.
The bottom line? The results of our testing did not support Apple's recommendation and rather make it very clear that in addition to the potential economic advantages, there are real performance advantages to having more memory - even if it means not having a pair. It is only the models with GMA950 which Apple recommends the pairs for and from that we'd infer the recommendation is related to impact on video performance.
Of note is that rather than having its own dedicated Video Memory, the GMA950 shares its 64MB VRAM allocation for the main system memory.Īll of Apple's current Core 2 Duo Models (same is true between Core Duo equipped Mac models) share the same processor bus and memory controller. The models Apple recommends paired memory for all have the Intel GMA950 integrated video chipset in common. In December of 2006, we did testing to establish why Apple had recommended Pairs for MacBook, Mac mini, and certain iMac models. "To Pair or Not to Pair" - part in a continuing series (Updated September 27th, 2007)
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