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Mac Performance In The Raw - iBook G4/933 14" versus MacBook Pro 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo - Performance, Reviews & Prices

 
Friday, March 31, 2006
Request a Comparison between any two Macs
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Hi Nate,

Your comparison follows below ...

Johnny AppleSpeed

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iBook G4/933 14" versus MacBook Pro 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo

iBook G4/933 14" - M9388LL/A - October 2003
MacBook Pro 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo - MA464LL - January 2006

Specifications info
iBook G4/933 14"
MacBook Pro 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo

Initial price difference:
iBook G4/933 14" - $1,299
MacBook Pro 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo - $2,499

Current price difference:
iBook G4/933 14" - $799
MacBook Pro 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo - $2,299

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Performance
In Performance the MacBook Pro 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo is ....

Processor Single - 214% faster
Processor Multiple - 480% faster
Graphics Card - 312% faster
Graphics Processor - 253% faster
Graphics Gaming - 93% faster **
Copy (many files) - 32% faster
Copy (Single large file) - 65% faster

QuickTime Encode - 121% faster

Word Macro - 56% faster **
Photoshop Filters (Dual Tuned) - 32% faster **
Photoshop Filters - 21% slower **
Photoshop Workflow - 21% faster **

** This application does not yet run native on the Intel processor

The processor & graphics card scores above are based on CineBench 9.5 (email us to request the actual point scores for these machines)
http://www.cinebench.com/
The game test was obtain by running EVO2 4X4
http://www.aspyr.com/games.php/mac/4x4/

A note on performance. Because of the time difference between when we tested these two machines, some of the scores above are estimates based on adjusted, original data.

If you have follow up questions about these results contact us again

Additional Resources

MacBook Pro
InfoZone
Performance
Performance Profiles
Performance vs Others
Buyer's Guide
Specs & Features
Reviews
Discussision Thread
Apple's Page
Apple's Previous Specification Details

iBook InfoZone
iBookPerformance Profiles
iBookPerformance
iBook Performance vs Others
iBook Buyer's Guide
iBook Specs and Features
iBookReviews
iBook Discussion Forum
Apple's iBook Page
Apple's Previous iBook Specification Details

Also search at MacReviewZone/MacSpeedZone on the following part numbers M9388LL or MA464LL which should turn up additional information
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Disclaimer: Remember to treat all benchmark scores with caution, and do not rely on performance scores from us in making mission critical decisions. We endeavor to make the information we provide as accurate as possible, but make no direct or expressed guarantee that this is the case

 

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iBook G4 933mhz 60/512/AP/Combo M9388LL/A

vs.

Macbook Pro 2.0Ghz/1GB/ (etc.) MA464LL

Typically use general apps, iLife '06 (not GarageBand), some Macromedia DreamWeaver, and Microsoft Office.

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iMac


20 Inch 2GHz Intel Core Duo MA200LL - Originally: $1,699

This section updated: Sunday, April 27, 2008

User Reviews @ Amazon

$1,049- Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$1,645 to $1,700 -Used- Amazonunavailable

$999 - Refrubished -  1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable
free shipping
$1,099 - Refrubished -  1yr - Apple Canada Refurbished unavailable
Free Shipping

$1,149 - OpenBox-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable

$1,800 -Closeout- Amazonunavailable
$1,399 -Closeout-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable

Can't Find It? Search store on MA200LL


= Current Model
= Previous Model
unavailable = Unavailable
unknown = Unknown/Delay
= Installation Fee ($20 to $40)
Extras
= Canadian Dollars
New, Closeout, OpenBox, Refurbished and Used

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Basic Stats
iMacs 2.0GHz - MA200LL
20" LCD display
2.0GHz Intel Core Duo processor
2MB L2 Cache
667MHz Frontside Bus
512MB memory
ATI Radeon X1600 Graphics
128MB video memory
250GB Hard Drive 7200 rpm
8x SuperDrive 2.4x Dual Layer
Built-in AirPort Extreme
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Apple Remote
Built-in iSight camera
Released January 2006
More Stats ...


Performance
Score
%
Processor Dual CB
565
+168%
Processor Single CB
308
+163%
Graphics Card CB
1058
+421%
Graphics Games fps
32
+78%
Hard Drive sec.
42.09
+171%
QuickTime sec.
NA
NA
CB = CineBench 9.5 Score
% = Performance compared to Power Mac Dual G4/1.0GHz
More performance results ...

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iBooks
iBooks 14 Inch (G4/G3)
Price - Condition - Warranty -Store

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G4/1.42GHz 60/Super  #M9848LL/A Originally: $1,299

This Section Updated Thursday, November 8, 2007

User Reviews @ Amazon

$750 to $1,130 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$929 to $979 -Used- 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$1,300 -Used - Amazon  unavailable

$908 -Refurbished - Amazon  unavailable

$1,000 - Closeout - 1yr - Amazon  unavailable
$1,294. -Closeout- 1yr - PowerMax  unavailable
$75 mail-in rebate on RAM

Lost? Search Store for M9848LL


= Current Model
= Previous Model
unavailable = Unavailable
unknown = Unknown/Delay
= Installation Fee ($20 to $40)
Extras
= Canadian Dollars
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Basic Stats

iBook: M9848LL
14 Inch Screen
G4/1.42GHz
512K L2 Cache
142 MHz Bus
512MB memory
ATI Mobility Radeon 9550
32MB Graphics Memory
60GB HardDrive 4200 rpm
8x SuperDrive
(DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in wireless
61-watt-hour battery
Released 7/05
More Stats ...


Performance
Score
%
Processor Dual CB
160
-24%
Processor Single CB
160
+37%
Graphics Card CB
715
+252%
Graphics Games fps
21
+17%
Hard Drive sec.
156.84
-26%
QuickTime sec.
334.32
-59%
CB = CineBench 9.5 Score
% = Performance compared to Power Mac Dual G4/1.0GHz
More performance results ...

Additional iBook Information
InfoZone
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Performance Profiles
Performance vs Others
Buyer's Guide
Specs and Features
Reviews
Discussion Forum
Apple's iBook Page
Previous Specification Details



G4/1.33GHz 60/Super  #M9628LL/A Originally: $1,499

$750 to $830 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$759 to $869 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$999 - Refrub - 1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable


G4/1.33GHz 60/Combo  #M9627LL/A - Originally: $1,299

User Reviews @ Amazon

$660 to $780 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$678 -Used - Amazon  unavailable
$729 to $789 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$949. -Refrub- 1yr - PowerMax unavailable
MP3 sunglasses
Free Shipping


G4/1.2GHz 60/Combo  #M9419LL/A - Originally: $1,499

$660 to $760 -Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$739 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$1,379. -Refrub- 1yr - PowerMax unavailable
MP3 sunglasses
Free Shipping


G4/1GHz 60/Super - Originally: $1,499

None at this time ...


G4/1GHz 40/Combo  #M9418LL/A - Originally: $1,299

User Reviews @ Amazon

$610 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$638 -Used - Amazon  unavailable
$609 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G4/1GHz 60/Combo  #M9165LL/A - Originally: $1,499

$880 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$679 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G4/933MHz 40/Combo  #M9388LL/A - Originally: $1,299

$659 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$750 to $770 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable


G3/900MHz 40/Combo  #M9009LL/A - Originally: $1,499

$559 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3/800MHz 30/Combo  #M8862LL/A - Originally: $1,599

$440 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$800 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G3/700MHz 30/Combo  #M8603LL/A - Originally: $1,799


$479 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
G3/600MHz 20/Combo  #M7701LL/A - Originally: $1,799


$469 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G4/G3 iBooks 12 Inch

G4/1.33GHz Combo 40GB  #M9846LL/A - Originally: $999

$710 to $890 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$789 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$699 -Refrub- 1yr - PowerMax (CD-ROM) unavailable
mail-in printer rebate 


G4/1.2GHz Combo 30GB  #M9623LL/A - Originally: $999

$530 to $700 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$739 to $779 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$699 -Refrub- 1yr - PowerMax (CD-ROM) unavailable
mail-in printer rebate 


G4/1GHz Combo  #M9426LL/A - Originally: $1,099

User Reviews @ Amazon

$498 -Used - Amazon  unavailable
$630 to $650 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$659 to $709 - - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$849 -Refrub- 1yr PowerMax unavailable
mail-in printer rebate 


G4/1GHz CD-ROM - Originally: $949

$599 -Refrub- 1yr - PowerMax unavailable
rebate on MP3 Sunglasses  


G3/900MHz Combo  #M9018LL/A - Originally: $1,299

$380 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$469 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3/800MHz Combo  #M9164LL/A - Originally: $1,099

$550 to $710 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$739 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G3/800MHz CD-ROM #M8758LL/A - Originally: $999

$660 - Used - 30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$409 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3/700MHz  - Originally: $1,499

$360 - Used - 30Day - Mega Macs unavailable
$439 to $479 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
G3/600MHz - Originally: $1,499

$380 to $400 -Used - 30Day - Mega Macs unavailable
$459 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3/500MHz - Originally: $1,399

$200 to $350 - Used - Mixed - Mega Macs unavailable
$449 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

Clamshell G3 iBooks

G3 466MHz  ... Originally: $1,799

None at this time ...


G3 366MHz  ... Originally: $1,799
$409 to $449 -  Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


G3 300MHz  ... Originally: $1,599

$179 -  Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable



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