Specifications & Features
|
Model/Mhz
|
Power Mac G4/1 GHz
(#M8667LL/A )
Dual Processor
256K L2 Cache @ 1 GHz (per processor)
2 MB L3 Cache (per processor)
Release Date: January, 2002
|
Power Mac G5/2.0 GHz
(#M9032LL/A )
Dual Processor
L2 Cache: 512K @ 2.0GHz (per processor)
L3 Cache: None
Release Date: June, 2003
|
|
Price Information
|
MSRP: $2,999
Current Price: $1,549
DealZone
|
MSRP: 2,999
Current Price: $2,499
DealZone
|
|
Bus Speed
(Mhz)
|
133 MHz
|
1 GHz Frontside bus
|
|
RAM
(MAX)
|
512 MB PC133 SDRAM
( 1.5 GB max)
|
512MB PC3200
400MHz DDR SDRAM
8 GB max
|
|
Graphics Support
|
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX with
64MB of DDR SDRAM
AGP 4X graphics slot
|
ATI RADEON 9600 Pro
64MB DDR SDRAM
AGP Pro 8X slot
|
|
Expansion
Slots
|
Three 3.5-inch hard drive bays (one filled)
One optical drive bay (one filled)
Four 64-bit, 33MHz PCI
One AGP 4X (filled)
AirPort Slot
|
Two hard drive bays (one filled)
One optical drive bay filled)
One 133MHz, 64-bit PCI-X slot
Two 100MHz, 64-bit PCI-X slot
One AGP Pro 8X (filled)
AirPort Extreme Slot
|
|
Hard Drive
|
80 GB Ultra ATA
7200 rpm
|
160GB Serial ATA
7200 rpm
|
|
Optical Drive
|
SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
Writes DVD-R at 2x
Reads DVDs at 6x
Writes CD-R at 8x
Writes CD-RW at 4x
Reads CDs at 32x
|
SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
Writes DVD-R at 4x
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R at 16x
Writes CD-RW at 10x
Reads CDs at 32x
|
|
Connectivity & Communication
|
56k modem
Optional 11-Mbps AirPort Card
(802.11b)
10/100/1000BaseT
4 USB 1 Ports (12 Mbps)
2 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
Analog Stereo out minijack
No Bluetooth
|
56k modem
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on 802.11g standard; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)
10/100/1000 BT Ethernet
3 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
2 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
1 FireWire 800 Port
Optical digital audio in and out Toslink connectors
Analog Stereo audio in and out minijacks
Optional Bluetooth 1.1 module and antenna
|
|
Video
|
Support for digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels
ADC and VGA connectors
Dual display support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
|
Support for digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels
ADC and DVI connectors
DVI to VGA adapter included
Dual display support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
|
Specification Notes
|
|
|
|
|
Machine
|
|
|
Processor
|
95 Points
|
221 Points- - 132% Faster
|
Processor (Dual)
|
174 Points
|
393 Points- - 125% Faster
|
Processor Multitasking
|
160.74 seconds
|
80.15 seconds - - 101% Faster
|
Processor G4 Tuned
|
26.53 seconds
|
18.63 seconds - - 42% Faster
|
Graphics (Card)
|
172 Points
|
1057 Points - - 515% Faster
|
Graphics (Processor)
|
118 Points
|
265 Points - - 125% Faster
|
Graphics Gaming
(Graphics Card)
|
18 frames per second
|
40 frames per second - - 122% Faster
|
Graphics Gaming
(Processor)
|
45 frames per second
|
82 frames per second - - 82% Faster
|
Drive Multi-Files
|
181.70 seconds
|
133.57 seconds - - 36% Faster
|
Drive Single File
|
73.95 seconds
|
61.97 seconds - - 19% Faster
|
Burn CD
|
112.09 seconds
|
78.04 seconds - - 44% Faster
|
General - Interface
|
33.77 seconds
|
21.81 seconds - - 55% Faster
|
iTunes Encode (CD)
|
76.20 seconds
|
76.70 seconds - - 1% Slower
|
QuickTime Encode
|
28.02 seconds
|
17.67 seconds - - 58% Faster
|
iMovie Render
|
125.99 seconds
|
63.18 seconds - - 99% Faster
|
iDVD Import
|
51.71 seconds
|
26.68 seconds - - 94% Faster
|
Photoshop (Workflow)
|
40 seconds
|
21.81 seconds - - 84% Faster
|
Photoshop (Filters)
|
103.65 seconds
|
50 seconds - - 107% Faster
|
StuffIt Expand
|
53.07 seconds
|
33.60 seconds - - 58% Faster
|
MS Word
|
72 seconds
|
44.84 seconds - - 61% Slower
|
MS Excel
|
44 seconds
|
34.91 seconds - - 26% Faster
|
Notes
|
In basic processor performance, the 2.0 GHz machine turns in a 100 to 130 percent performance improvement over the 1 GHz G4
Graphics performance on the G5 machine is also exponentially better, helped by a much more advanced graphics card and the machine's greater processing capability.
There is less improvement in drive performance.
In encoding tracks in iTunes, both machines turn in about the same score. We think this is because the bottleneck in carrying out these encodes is not at the processor level. The processors on these machines were only about 50% saturated, meaning data was not getting to them fast enough.
Processor performance based on CineBench 2003
Processor G4 Tuned Test based on AltiVec Fractal program
Graphics (Card) Test is based on CineBench 2003. In this type of image rendering, the graphics card takes the lead
Graphics (Processor) Test is based on CineBench 2003. In this type of image rendering, the processor takes the lead
Graphics Gaming (Card) Test is based on the game 4x4 EVO2 .. a racing game. All settings are at highest quality. This game is more graphics card dependent
Graphics Gaming (Processor) Test is based on the game Giants.. All settings are at highest quality. This game is more processor dependent ... will also make used of dual processors if present
The 'General Interface' test is based on Let1kWindowsBloom, which is freely available.
The Photoshop (Workflow) score is based on the BareFeats Photoshop Action Script, which you can download and run on your own machine, if you have Photoshop.
Have questions about the performance of these machines?
For more detailed performance results see this page
|
| Links To Further Information |
Machine
|
|
|
| Reviews |
|
|
| Links to additional information |
|
|
| Price & Bundle Comparisons |
Note
We receive a small commission on computers purchased using the links below. Though this adds no cost to your purchase price, it does help us defray the cost of running MacReviewZone and MacSpeedZone. Your support is appreciated! As always check your tax status at these merchants so that you don't get a nasty shock at checkout time.
For Latest up-to-date prices check the online Buyer's Guides
|
|
 PowerMac Dual G4/1 GHz 256 MB 80 GB, SuperDrive, 56k ... Original price: $2,499
PowerMax - Refurbished ... $1,549 ....one year warranty .... Shipping $25. Tax: None ...Trade-in Program
Small Dog - Used $1,299.... 90 Days warranty ... Shipping $41. Tax: VT (Combo Drive)
Small Dog - Used $1,099.... 90 Days warranty ... Shipping $41. Tax: VT |
| |
G5/2.0 GHz Dual Processor #M9032LL/A ... Original price: $2,999
Apple Store - New ... $2,499.... 1 year warranty ... Shipping Free. Tax: All States with a sales tax
ClubMac - New $2,494 .... one year warranty.... Shipping $25. Tax: CA, TN, WI ... Bundled Extras (Temporarily Offline)
MacConnection (search for item M9032LL ) - Refurbished $2,149 ... 90 Days warranty.... Shipping Free. Tax: MA, NC, OH, TN ... Bundled Extras
MacConnection (search for item M9032LL ) - New $2,494 ... one year warranty.... Shipping Free. Tax: MA, NC, OH, TN ... Bundled Extras
MacConnection (search for item Z07K ) - Refurbished $3,599 ... 90 Days warranty.... Shipping Free. Tax: MA, NC, OH, TN ... Bundled Extras (Build To Order Item)
MacMall - New $2,494 .... one year warranty.... Shipping $25. Tax: CA, TN, WI ... Bundled Extras (Temporarily Offline)
MacZone - New $2,495 ... one year warranty .... Shipping Free. Tax: CA, IL, MO, NV, OH, TN, WA ... Bundled Extras
MacZone (search for item Z07K ) - Open Box $2,261 ... 90 Days warranty .... Shipping Free. Tax: CA, IL, MO, NV, OH, TN, WA ... Bundled Extras (Build To Order Item)
PowerMax - Open Box ... $2,449 .... 1 year warranty.... Shipping $37. Tax: None ...Trade-in Program
PowerMax - New ... $2,499 .... 1 year warranty.... Shipping $37. Tax: None ...Trade-in Program ... Bundled Extras
Small Dog - New $2,499.... 1 year warranty ... Shipping $53. Tax: VT |
| |
|
The MacComparisonZone: PowerMac Dual G4/1 GHz vs PowerMac Dual G5/2.0 GHz - What Are The Performance, Feature And Price Differences
Major Technological Differences:
