PowerMac G5 Dual 2.5GHz

[lopri]

Wasn't sure where to post this among the forum listing, but anyhow here it goes..

Apple recently released Dual 2.5G prog PowerMac G5, I'd like to know if there are any benches done on the web? Something like..

PowerMac G5 Dual 2.5 GHz vs Pentium 4 EE 3.4 GHz
PowerMac G5 Dual 2.5 GHz vs Athlon FX-53
PowerMac G5 Dual 2.5 GHz vs Intel/AMD's top-of-the line Dual Progs Chipset

I'm not trying to beat a dead horse - in other words, I know they are different architectures, apps using different optimization path, etc... But still, there must be some "common" and "widely used" apps that are suited for benchmarking. Many of Adobe/Macromedia products, or internet browsers (Netscape/Mozilla), or even some popular games that support both platforms. (For instance, WarCraft 3 even utilizes a hybrid CD - no separate Mac version CD)

My previous understanding was, those IBM chips are more effecient in clock per clock comparison but still Intel chips runs way faster to compensate for the inferior chip design. Now that the PowePC's clock speed is almost up there with Intel/AMD chips (2.5 Ghz) I'd like to know how they compare each other. Again, I'd like some practical information - not a theoretical one. I'm sure there are ways to compare those chips using real-world applications. That's what actually Apple does on their front page anyway. (Using some photoshop filters)

Any input, or a link to informative pages would be greatly appreciated.

lop

 

[Soulkeeper]

Nasa % numbers for their benchmarks of single 2ghz g5's
A review of a dual 1.6 G5 rig i found on google, havn't read it through tho
A few benchmarks for a dual 2ghz g5
More benchmarks from the same site i guess

sorry i couldn't find any good reviews, but i hope this helps

 

[clarkey01]

I love it when Apple give out thier G5 Vrs The World Benchmarks, rigged of course.

Whats next Quad G10 Vr Celeron 350 ?

 

[SickBeast]

I'll bet a pair of Opteron 250's would smoke that setup for less than half the price.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: SickBeast
I'll bet a pair of Opteron 250's would smoke that setup for less than half the price.

Agreed, that and all the test out there so far are flawed/riged to favor Apple (what a shock)

Will have to wait until a honest person can get there hands on one.

But rather have a dual 250 Opteron system... DROOL...

 

[imported_cuddles]

My friend just grabbed a Dual Opteron 250 setup with 3GB Ram, I can ask him for some benches of some programs if you wanted to compare.

 

[clarkey01]

apple didnt put any duel opterons into there benchmarks, or wait they put a single fx-53 in, but is that fair for a basicly overclocked pair of G5's running on water cooling ?

I'd cant find the benchmarks the put out recently, but id like to see duel 250's in it.

 

[lopri]

Thanks for the links but those benches are not done with G5 2.5Ghz.... Still helpful though, appreciated.

lop