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Mac Performance In The Raw - iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" versus Mac mini G41.25GHz - Performance, Reviews & Prices

 
Thursday, March 9, 2006
Request a Comparison between any two Macs
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Hi Jake,

Your comparison follows below ...

Johnny AppleSpeed

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iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" versus Mac mini G41.25GHz

Mac Mini G4 1.25GHz - M9686LL/B -- Released July 2005
iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" - MA200LL -- Released January 2006

Specifications info
iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20"
Mac mini G4 1.25GHz

Initial price difference:
iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" - $1,699
Mac mini G4 1.25GHz - $499

Current price difference:
iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" - $1,694
Mac mini G4 1.25GHz - $429

Computer Trade In Program

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

Processor Single - 120% faster
Processor Dual - 304% faster
Graphics Card (Render) - 110% faster
Graphics Processor - 151% faster
Graphics Gaming - 129% faster
Graphics Interface - 149% faster
Copy (Single large file) - 149% faster
iMovie Import - 74% faster
iTunes Encode (From CD) - 84% faster
Word Macro - 15% slower **
iDVD Import - 154% faster
Unreal (Game) - 65% slower **
Photoshop Filters (Dual Tuned) - 7% slower **
Photoshop Filters - 30% slower **
Photoshop Workflow - 12% slower **

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

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

Word, Unreal and Photoshop do not run natively on the Intel chip of the current iMac. When they do, the Intel iMac will handily beat the 1.25GHz G4 Mac mini

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

Additional Resources

iMac InfoZone
iMac Performance
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

Mac mini InfoZone
Mac mini Performance vs Others
Mac mini Performance Profiles
Mac mini Buyer's Guide
Mac mini Specs & Features
Mac mini Reviews
Mac mini Discussion Forum
Apple's Mac mini Page
Apple's Previous Mac mini Specification Details

Also search at MacReviewZone/MacSpeedZone on the following part numbers MA200LL or M9686LL which should turn up additional information
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Regards,

Comparison Crew

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I need a performance comparison of the G5 Power Mac Dual Core 2.0GHz (MA200LL) with the 1.25 GHz Mac Mini (M9686LL/A/B).

Thank you

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October 2005 G5 iMacs

20" 2.1GHz - MA064LL/A
Macworld
MacInTouch
PC Magazine
Time Magazine
PC World
BareFeats
17" 1.9GHz - MA063L/A
Macworld
MacInTouch
PC Magazine
Time Magazine
Geek.com
BareFeats

May 2005 G5 iMacs

20" 2.0GHz - M9845LL/A
vs eMac G4/1.42GHz
vs Power Mac Dual G4/1.0GHz
BusinessWeek
Vnunet
17" 2.0GHz - M9844LL/A
17" 1.8GHz - M9843LL/A

September 2004 G5 iMacs

All
Detroit Free Press
Washington Times
TechNY.com
PC Performance
1.6GHz 17-inch - M9248LL/A
Boston Globe
G4TechTV
Macworld
TheMacObserver
Fortune
BareFeats
TidBits
Macworld
1.8GHz 17-inch - M9249LL/A
Boston Globe
G4TechTV

BareFeats

Macworld
BareFeats
TheMacObserver
Fortune

ZDNet
TidBits
Macworld
1.8GHz 20-inch - M9250LL/A
Macsimum Closeouts
Boston Globe
Canada.com

G4TechTV
BareFeats

Macworld

BareFeats

MacUser
TheMacObserver
Fortune

MacOpinion
BareFeats
TidBits
Macworld

Sept/Nov 2004 iMac Reviews

All
Washington Times
TechNY.com
PC Performance

1.6GHz 17-inch

Boston Globe
G4TechTV
Macworld
TheMacObserver
Fortune
BareFeats
TidBits
Macworld

1.8GHz 17-inch

Boston Globe
G4TechTV

BareFeats

Macworld
BareFeats
TheMacObserver
Fortune

ZDNet
TidBits
Macworld

1.8GHz 20-inch

Macsimum Closeouts
Boston Globe
Canada.com

G4TechTV
BareFeats

Macworld

BareFeats

MacUser
TheMacObserver
Fortune

MacOpinion
BareFeats
TidBits
Macworld


iMac G4/1.25GHz 20-inch

ComparisonZone: vs PwBk G4/1.5GHz
Detroit Free Press
GCN
Macworld
MacAddict
ZDNet
USA Today
The Advertiser
Sydney Morning Herald
PC Magazine
MacUserUK
The Advertiser

iMac G4/1.25GHz 17-inch

ComparisonZone: vs eMac G4/1.25GHz
MacReviewZone
MacReviewZone
MacReviewZone
MacHome
SF Gate

iMac G4/1GHz 15-inch

MacReviewZone
Times of Oman

G5 iMacs

This section updated: Monday, November 5, 2007

Your old Computer has value - Computer Trade In Program


20 Inch G5/2.1GHz MA064LL/A - Originally: $1,699

Can't Find It? Search store on MA064LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$1,099 to $1,259 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$1,200 to $1,280 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$2,000 -Used - Amazon unavailable

$1,249 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
Double your money back on shipping!

$1,299 to $1,399 -OpenBox-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
Double your money back on shipping!

$1,999 - Closeout - Amazon unavailable
$1,598 to $1,699 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM
Double your money back on shipping!


20 Inch G5/2GHz M9845LL/A - Originally: $1,799

Can't Find It? Search store on M9845LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$930 to $1,270 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,089 to $1,259 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$1,098 - Used - Amazon unavailable

$1,288 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable


20 Inch G5/1.8 GHz M9250LL/A - Originally: $1,899

Can't Find It? Search store on M9250LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$830 to $1,000 - Used -- Mega Macs unavailable
$869 to $1,239 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$978 -Used - Amazon unavailable

$1,399 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable


17 Inch G5/2GHz M9844LL/A - Originally: $1,499

Can't Find It? Search store on M9844LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$909 to $1,159 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$
930 to $1,020 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,078 -Used- Amazon unavailable

$1,096 -OpenBox-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM
Double your money back on shipping!


$1,600 -Refrubished- Amazon unavailable
$1,288 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM
Double your money back on shipping!

$1,269 to $1,669 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
Double your money back on shipping!
$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable


17 Inch G5/1.9GHz MA063LL/A - Originally: $1,299


Can't Find It? Search store on MA063LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$920 to $1,050 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$869 to $1,249 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$998 -Used- Amazon unavailable

$1,049 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
Double your money back on shipping!

$1,049 to $1,139 -OpenBox-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
Double your money back on shipping!

$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable
$1,198 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
Double your money back on shipping!


17 Inch G5/1.8 GHz 160 GB - M9843LL/A - Originally: $1,299 

Can't Find It? Search store on M9843LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$740 to $830 - Used -- Mega Macs unavailable
$779 to $1,119 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$798 -Used- Amazon unavailable

$1,229 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
Double your money back on shipping!

$929 to $1,089 - OpenBox - 1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
Double your money back on shipping!

$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable
$1,040 to $1,249 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
Double your money back on shipping!


17 Inch G5/1.8 GHz 80 GB - M9249LL/A - Originally: $1,499

Can't Find It? Search store on M9249LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$690 to $950 - Used -- Mega Macs unavailable
$
778 -Used- Amazon unavailable
$849 to $929 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$1,149 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
Double your money back on shipping!

$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable
$1,029 to $1,199 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
Double your money back on shipping!


17 Inch G5/1.6 GHz M9248LL/A - Originally: $1,299

Can't Find It? Search store on M9248LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$649 -Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$
650 to $750 - Used -- Mega Macs unavailable
$778 -Used- Amazon unavailable

$799 - OpenBox - 1yr - PowerMax unavailable

$799 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 

$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable
$1,049 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
Double your money back on shipping!

G4 iMacs

20 Inch G4/1.25 GHz M9290LL/A - Originally: $2,199

$649 to $739 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


17 Inch G4/1.25 GHz M9168LL/A - Originally: $1,799

$649 to $669 -- Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


17 Inch G4/1 GHz M8935LL/A - Originally: $1,999
 
$690 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$629 to $839 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


17 Inch G4/800 MHz M8812LL/A - Originally: $1,999
 
$649 to $699 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


15 Inch G4/1 GHz
 
$500 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$549   -Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


15 Inch G4/800 MHz - Originally: $1,699
 
$459 to $699 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


15 Inch G4/700 MHz - Originally: $1,299

$389 to $559 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

 
G3 iMacs

G3 700 MHz - Originally: $1,499

$319 - Used -   90day - PowerMax unavailable


G3 600 MHz - Originally: $1,299

 $100 to $130 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$279 - Used -   90day - PowerMax unavailable


G3 500 MHz - Originally: $999
 
$50 to $100  - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$229 to $269  - Used -   90day - PowerMax unavailable


G3 450 MHz - Originally: $1,299

 $60 to $90 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$
189    -Used -   90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3 400 MHz - Originally: $1,299
 
$149 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
Double your money back on shipping! 

G3 400 MHz - Originally: $1,299

 $90 to $140 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$159 to $199 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3 350 MHz - Originally: $999

$35 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$139 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
unavailable

G3 333 MHz - Originally: $1,200

 $40 to $50 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$89 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3 266 MHz - Originally: $1,200
 
$40 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$69 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3/233 MHz - Originally: $1,300

$40 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$39 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


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


 


This Section Updated Thursday, July 17, 2008

Your old Computer has value - Computer Trade In Program

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

Mac mini G4/ 1.42 GHz
Price - Condition - Warranty -Store


G4/1.42GHz 80/Super  #M9971LL/B Originally: $699

Can't Find It? Search store for M9971LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$550 -Used- Amazon unavailable
$459 to $599 -Used- 90day - PowerMax  unavailable

$480 -Refurbished- Amazonunavailable
$599 - Refurbished - 1yr - Apple Refurbished   unavailable

$679 -OpenBox- 1yr - PowerMax  unavailable

$499 -Closeout- 1yr - PowerMax  unavailable
$750 -Closeout- -- Amazon unavailable

New Mac Minis ....


G4/1.42GHz 80/Combo #M9687LL/B Originally: $599

Can't Find It? Search store for M9687LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$500 -Used- Amazon unavailable
$549 to $599 -Used- 90day - PowerMax  unavailable

$519 - Refurbished - 1yr - Apple Refurbished  unavailable
$549 - Refurbished - 1yr - Apple Canada Refurbished unavailableunavailable
$478 -Refurbished- Amazonunavailable

$588 -OpenBox- 1yr - PowerMax unavailable
mail-in printer rebate

$599 -  Closeout- 1yr - PowerMax unavailable
mail-in printer rebate
$750 -Closeout- 1yr - Amazon unavailable

New Mac Minis ....

 


Reviews

July 2005 Mac Mini

All
LowEndMac
Macworld

G4/1.42GHz - Combo
YodaMac

January 2005 Mac Mini

G4/1.42GHz - M9687LL/A
SchwarzTech
123macmini
BareFeats
ForeverGeek
BareFeats



G4/1.42GHz 80/Combo #M9687LL/A Originally: $599

Can't Find It? Search store for M9687LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$650 -Used - Amazonunavailable

$439 - Refurbished - 1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable
$459 -Refurbished- 1yr - PowerMax unavailable

$479 - OpenBox- 1yr - PowerMax unavailable

$494 -  Closeout - 1yr - PowerMax  unavailable
mail-in printer rebate
$750 - Closeout - 1yr - Amazon unavailable

New Mac Minis ....


G4/1.25GHz 40/Combo #M9686LL/A/B Originally: $499

Can't Find It? Search store for M9686LL

$439 to $479 -Used- 90day - PowerMax  unavailable
$480 -Used- Amazonunavailable

$429 - Refurbished - 1yr - Apple Refurbished unavailable
$441 -Refurbished- - Amazon  unavailable

$499 -  Closeout- 1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$501 -Closeout- 1yr - Amazon  unavailable

New Mac Minis ....


New Mac Minis ....

 

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