6-core vs. 12-core MacPro w/ ProTools
The new MP announcement was initially exciting but a disappointment once they got to the price and entry-level components, but I'd like a quicker computer, and the iMac isn't practical. I currently have a 6-core trashcan but have an opportunity to get a 12-core with twice the RAM (64 vs. 32) and the D700 video card instead of the D500.
Our post audio machines are 12-core MPs, but we don't run the same plugins so I can't do an A/B comparison, otherwise I'd answer this question myself. I use a lot of VIs, so, if I upgrade to the 12-core, will I notice more CPU headroom and/or speed? Benchmarks suggests so, but I prefer real-world feedback. |
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I certainly noticed a huge difference going from 4-core to 10-core
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Why not just change out the cpu yourself?
It took me about an hour. There are very good video instructions on you tube and you can buy an upgrade kit with refurb cpu on Ebay. The graphics card will make little or no difference to PT. |
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and yes the 12 core is noticeably more powerful.:D
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I hadn't considered a CPU swap and probably (because it's Apple) didn't realize that it could be done without headache. I'll check into this.
Any specific recommendations for a source for buying such a thing? Edit: OWC has them for $449 so that's where I'm heading. |
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With regard to RAM, at max I'm using about 75% of what I currently have, and typically it's about 25%. That component feels adequate. |
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I can certainly write a multi-threaded demo program that shows lots of weird/unexpected non-scaling effects... but for most real world workloads, specially with Pro Tools 2019.5 and it's greatly improved threading and over performance I expect CPU scalability for many workloads beyond 12 cores, but again exact kilometerage will vary. 2019.5 has even convinced me to get an 8 core i9 MacBook Pro, partially out of curiosity if it can run well without thermally throttling to nothing. I don't actually need that much power for my Pro Tools use, but it's handy for other stuff I do. |
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It’s not like I’m running at especially low buffer settings. I default to 256 but often have to up that to 512 to avoid CPU overloads. Anything less than 256 is not usually workable unless it’s a very simple arrangement. I guess it’s dependent on your workflow and the VIs/libraries you use. In my case, when I’m looking at Geekbench scores I’m looking at the single core performance because that seems to be more reflective of the way I use a Mac. That said, I’ve only just moved to 2019.5 and Mojave so I’ve yet to test if there has been any improvements in CPU usage with VIs |
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