Are the new MacBook's 2.0 GHz faster than PowerPC G4 1.33GHz?
I have a 15" PowerPC G4 1.33 GHz, and looking to upgrade to Intel, but was wondering if it's worth it. Are the new MacBook Intel Mac's that much faster and better than the PowerPC 1.33 GHz G4's?
Thanks
-Dean
To elaborate on what JoeyR said,
Yes, the new Intel machines will feel a fair amount faster both because of the architecture (a core solo was a little slower than a G5), and the fact that it is dual core.
The caveat is: You have to ask yourself which programs you use a lot, and whether they are Universal Binary (able to be run on both PPC and Intel processors). PPC only programs will be run under Rosetta which emulates the PPC environment. Obviously this may make some programs feel sluggish, especially when you start the programs.
But, I love my Macbook.
Best,
AB
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