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Mac Performance In The Raw - iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" versus iMac Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 17" - A Performance Comparison

 
Saturday, June 17, 2006
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iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" versus iMac Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 17"

iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" - MA200LL -- January 2006
iMac Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 17" - MA199LL - January 2006

Specifications info
iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20"
iMac Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 17"

Initial price difference:
iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" - $1,699
iMac Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 17" - $1,299

Current price difference:
iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" - $1,399
iMac Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 17" - $1,099

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Performance
In Performance the iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" is ....

Processor Single - 9% faster
Processor Multiple - 9% faster
Processor Saturation - 9% faster
Graphics Card - 9% faster
Graphics Processor - 8% faster
Graphics Gaming - 7% faster
Graphics Interface - 6% faster
Copy (many files) - 2% slower
Copy (Single large file) - 1% slower
QuickTime Encode - 9% faster
QuickTime Encode Saturation - 6% faster
iMovie Import - 3% slower
iMovie Render - 8% faster
iTunes Encode (From CD) - same
iDVD Import - 5% slower
Word Macro - 5% faster
Photoshop Filters (Dual Tuned) - 9% faster
Photoshop Filters (Single) - 8% faster
Photoshop Workflow - 11% faster

In basic processing the higher speed iMac is, on average, about 9% faster. However the hard drive on the 20 inch model seems every so slightly slower. Clearly there is not much speed difference between these two machines. What you are paying for in the higher-end model is more features/capacities.

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Additional Resources

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

Also search at MacReviewZone/MacSpeedZone on the following part numbers MA200LL or MA199LL which should turn up additional information
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On Jun 13, 2006, at 4:18 PM, Brian wrote:

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I'd like to know how the two Intel Core Duo iMacs stack up against one another. In other words how the 17" 1.83GHZ iMac performs in comparison to the 20" 2GHZ iMac. Many thanks.

 

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

This section updated: Sunday, April 27, 2008

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

$999 - Refrubished -  1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable
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$1,099 - Refrubished -  1yr - Apple Canada Refurbished unavailable
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$1,149 - OpenBox-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable

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

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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
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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
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17 Inch 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo MA199LL - Originally: $1,299

This section updated: Sunday, April 27, 2008

User Reviews @ Amazon

$849 -Used-   90Day - PowerMax unavailable
$1,399 - Used - Amazonunavailable

$749 - Refrubished -  1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable
free shipping
$819
- Refrubished -  1yr - Apple Canada Refurbished unavailable
Free Shipping

$949 -OpenBox-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable

$1,069 -Closeout-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable

Can't Find It? Search store on MA199LL


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

Note
We receive a small commission on computers purchased using the links above. Though this adds no cost to your purchase price it does help us defray the cost of running MacReviewZone and MacSpeedZone. Your support is appreciated!

 

Basic Stats
iMac 1.83GHz - MA199LL
17" LCD display
1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo
2MB L2 Cache
667MHz Frontside Bus
512MB memory
ATI Radeon X1600 Graphics
128MB video memory
160GB Hard Drive 7200 rpm
8x SuperDrive 2.4x Dual Layer
Built-in AirPort 54-Mbps
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Apple Remote
Built-in iSight camera
Released January 2006
More Stats ...


Performance
Score
%
Processor Dual CB
518
+145%
Processor Single CB
283
+142%
Graphics Card CB
971
+378%
Graphics Games fps
30
+67%
Hard Drive sec.
41.81
+176%
QuickTime sec.
NA
NA
CB = CineBench 9.5 Score
% = Performance compared to Power Mac Dual G4/1.0GHz
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