Apple's 2.4GHz 24-inch aluminum iMac gets benchmarked

Although we certainly noticed that Apple's latest iMac felt snappy enough, the folks over at Primate Labs have cranked out a few numbers for the data freaks in the crowd to chew on. Granted, these benchmarks do not include the Core 2 Extreme iMac nor are they the most complete set of tests we've ever seen, but they do seem to give those on the fence a decent look at what level of performance increases they'll be dealing with. Put simply, the new 2.4GHz 24-inch iMac posted "modest gains" across the board compared to the previous iterations that clocked in at 2.33GHz / 2.16GHz, and while the results don't seem earth-shattering, those who rely on "memory-intensive applications (like Aperture or Photoshop)" would likely benefit most from the improved "integer, floating point. and memory / stream performance." As you'd expect, the full skinny on the test results await you in the read link.

[Via AppleInsider]

[Phil Perman @ Aug 12th 2007 2:12PM]

So the new 2.4ghz version is quicker than the old 2.33ghz version? Well I'll be dammed.

[Ignatius @ Aug 12th 2007 6:41PM]

Too bad specs mean so little when all you're doing on a Mac is Photoshop.

[Constable Odo @ Aug 13th 2007 12:49AM]

That's damned. Unless you're a river.

[CapWKidd @ Aug 12th 2007 2:14PM]

Hey, 1st comment! Why didn't they benchmark the Extreme 2.8ghz? Would also love to see a Mac Pro (2.6, 3.0 and 8 core 3.0) in compaison as well, if you seen a benchmark like that, let us all know, ok? Also, how do you change your password fo leaving comments, so I don't have to search my email every time to find it, to post?

[Miles @ Aug 12th 2007 2:36PM]

Write it down on a piece of paper and keep typing it in.
It doesn't take that long to remember it.
Though it would be nice to be able to set our own passwords.

[Miles @ Aug 12th 2007 2:36PM]

Write it down on a piece of paper and keep typing it in.
It doesn't take that long to remember it.
Though it would be nice to be able to set our own passwords.

[Phil Perman @ Aug 12th 2007 2:39PM]

Hey hey, it was just a joke as the benchmark as the benchmark in the article seemed to come so a slightly "well duh" type conclusion. Plus it would be nice seeing it compared to some similarly priced rival systems, just to see what you're getting.

And r.e. comment passwords, you can't change them at the moment. Just use a password manager, most modern browsers should have one built in.

[CapWKidd @ Aug 12th 2007 2:57PM]

Password manager? What makes you think I use the same PC or browser all the time? Besides, the ones I do use I always check the remeber me box, but it does not retain the password...

[Miles @ Aug 12th 2007 4:41PM]

Yeah, Safari doesn't hold the password either.
Firefox does though.

[Ellianth @ Aug 12th 2007 11:08PM]

Hello.

You can already change your password. I don't know how to figure out your profile number based on your name, but I know how to make the comment system generate a link for you to get to your profile manager (where you will be able to change your password.)

Here's what you do:

(1) Head over to joystiq.com
(2) Post a comment on something (using the same user name and password you use on engadget)
(3)Go back to the article you just commented on, and find your comment.
(4) Click on your user name (on joystiq it appears as a link)

You will be taken to a page that lists all the comments you've posted on any weblogs inc. blog. At the far right of the page it will say "are you ? If so, Login Here."

(5) Click that link, log in, then you can upload an avatar, and change your password, among other things.


I found that by accident one day because I'm a pervert and wanted to see a larger version of someone's avatar. I didn't bother changing my password, because I like random letters and numbers, and I don't have any trouble memorizing them. Anyway that's how you do it.

[zainali @ Aug 12th 2007 2:21PM]

do these have laptop chips or desktop ones?

[Miles @ Aug 12th 2007 2:37PM]

There was post Engadget made that showed the insides.
It has desktop components.

[fischju @ Aug 12th 2007 2:41PM]

I'm holding out to see 3DMark scores.

[Matt @ Aug 12th 2007 3:13PM]

To bad those scores are worthless, if you want to see "good" benchmarks wait for someone to post some that are in applications or games, not some crappy 3DMark.

[Sneakz @ Aug 12th 2007 3:18PM]

Don't expect much. It won't be much different from those of ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro for regular PC's. You can game with it. Just not at the monitors standard res of 1680x1050 (20 inch) or 1920x1200 (24 inch). You'll probably have to play at 1280x800 for decent FPS. DX10 games will be a joke with those cards. No more than 10-15 FPS.

[fischju @ Aug 12th 2007 3:21PM]

Matt, I just want to compare the performance to price ratio to this $800 PC I built with similiar specs.

[ARiza @ Aug 12th 2007 8:04PM]

does your $800 PC include the cost of a 24" monitor, keyboard and mouse?

and does it have a super drive, WiFi, BlueTooth, firewire 800 etc built in?

[Geir E @ Aug 12th 2007 3:36PM]

You know, firefox (and probably other browsers) remember the password if you say yes to it doing so. So that you dont have to look up the password all the time.

But please, do not use that information to say "first post" ever again.

[Miles @ Aug 12th 2007 4:44PM]

For me Firefox does, but when I use Safari it doesn't.
I have the box checked to remember me, but I always have to type it in.
I don't know if it's a Safari error, an Engadget error, or just me.
BTW I'm using Safari Beta 3, which may have something to do with it.
I can't stand Safari 2.

[Chris @ Aug 12th 2007 9:14PM]

How can you even use Safari without Stand and Pith Helmet? I can't go to version 3 until those are available for it.

[Albertv223 @ Aug 12th 2007 5:18PM]

Why leave out the 2.8 MHz Suppreme? Is there an agenda?

[george @ Aug 13th 2007 12:00AM]

Nope, it's just that 2.8 is a BTO option so people may not have them yet.

[TawnosPrime @ Aug 12th 2007 5:35PM]

We all know that the faster CPUs would clock in better, but I wanna know wtf is w/ the lack of 512MB cards, especially on the 24-incher and on a 17" MacBook Pro w/ the hi rez screen?

[Adi @ Aug 13th 2007 12:19AM]

Another overpriced 'revolutionary' fischer price desktop that specs below the competition. Why am I NOT surprised.

Fanboi's away!!