Does the amount of VRAM matter for AP3 when considering the graphics options in the new iMacs?

The graphics options go from 512MB to 2GB. The cards themselves (6750, etc) are very capable, but does the amount of VRAM matter? Will 512MB be sufficient for AP3 or should I go for the 2GB of graphics RAM? Why or why not? Thanks.

Well Aperture is one of the few programs in the world that will havely rely on the GPU. 512 MB should be suffiecient (*), but more will bring more speed to Aperture.
*: At least it is in my machine, though using brushes extensively will slow things down quite a bit.

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