Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0GHz (2005)
This dual-2.0 GHz Power Mac G5 is the bottom dual-processor model of the third round of Power Mac G5 models, which were introduced in late April 2005. Unlike previous dual-2GHz configurations, this one doesn't have PCI-X slots and can only support 4 GB of RAM.
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Like the other Power Mac updates released in April 2005, the dual-2GHz model has its merits and is a fine choice for anyone in the market for a Power Mac. It delivers 82 percent of the performance of the top-of-the-line Power Mac at two-thirds the price, but it lacks PCI-X slots and is limited to 4GB of RAM.
Pros: Lots of bang for the buck; comes with more RAM and larger hard drive; double-layer SuperDrive.
Cons: Half the memory capacity of the more-expensive models; smaller hard drive; no PCI-X slots.
Basics
Reviewed Price: $1,999
Processor: 2 2.0GHz G5s
Lab Tests
| Speedmark 4.0 Score | 205 |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4D XL 9.1 | 1:24 |
| iMovie HD | 0:29 |
| iTunes 4.7 | 1:08 |
| Photoshop CS2 | 1:06 |
| Compressor | 4:46 |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 38fps |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.4, 512MB RAM |
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