I think that you'll find that a lot of it depends on factors beyond the MHz and processor type. If you're running OS 9, the G3's sheer MHz speed is probably going to make the difference. Under OS X, the extra RAM and the AltiVec are probably going to make a significant difference. But don't forget the bus speed, HD speed, video card, and the specific tasks you're running. I mean, if you're running OS X on the G4 and OS 9 on the G3, frankly, you're probably going to find the G3 faster, but in large part that's because I find OS 9 generally faster at this point. YMMV.
Basically, I think you'll find a lot depends on factors beyond just the processor speed. Without more details, it's hard to call (at least for me). Cheers, Rich On Sunday, October 27, 2002, at 02:41 AM, Amber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you had a choice between a G4 350 mhz mac with nearly a gig of RAM > vs > a G3 500mhz mac with 256 mb RAM...which would you say is the most > powerful ? > > When visited my dad earlier this year, I had the 500 mhz iMac at home > and used his G4 while visiting. I only had 256 mb RAM at the time so > I > thought that his mac would be much faster but it's not. I am asking > this question honestly...I just want to know why the G4 would not be > faster and put forth a more powerful performance ? > > Amber -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:imac-list@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:imac-list-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:imac-list-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lemlists.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
