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Technology Overview 2 Power Mac G5 Contents Page 3 The Power of Four Inside the Power Mac G5 Outside the Power Mac G5 Page 6 Quad-Core Processing Two Dual-Core PowerPC G5 Processors Bidirectional Frontside Bus 64-Bit Processor Architecture Eight Double-Precision Floating-Point Units Four Velocity Engine Units Multiple Cores and Mac OS X Page 10 PCI Express Architecture 533MHz DDR2 Main Memory PCI Express Graphics...
Technology Overview 2 Power Mac G5 Contents Page 3 The Power of Four Inside the Power Mac G5 Outside the Power Mac G5 Page 6 Quad-Core Processing Two Dual-Core PowerPC G5 Processors Bidirectional Frontside Bus 64-Bit Processor Architecture Eight Double-Precision Floating-Point Units Four Velocity Engine Units Multiple Cores and Mac OS X Page 10 PCI Express Architecture 533MHz DDR2 Main Memory PCI Express Graphics...
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...Apple's high-performance storage system. The new standard for high-performance graphics, PCI Express delivers throughput of up to 16GB of fast new 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM. For mission-critical and compute-intensive environments, you to 69 percent faster than the fastest dual-processor Power Mac G5....1 PCI Express graphics The 16-lane PCI Express slot holds your choice of configurations, including the groundbreaking quad-core Power Mac G5 Quad, which runs key applications up to 8.5GB of data. ...
...Apple's high-performance storage system. The new standard for high-performance graphics, PCI Express delivers throughput of up to 16GB of fast new 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM. For mission-critical and compute-intensive environments, you to 69 percent faster than the fastest dual-processor Power Mac G5....1 PCI Express graphics The 16-lane PCI Express slot holds your choice of configurations, including the groundbreaking quad-core Power Mac G5 Quad, which runs key applications up to 8.5GB of data. ...
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...internal components, simply add a lock to Apple's wireless keyboard and mouse. Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports Two Gigabit (10/100/1000BASE-T) Ethernet interfaces allow you to connect the Power Mac G5 to -lock) side panel. FireWire and USB 2.0 ports Plug in your Power Mac G5 system. Easy-open (and easy-to both...server-class features such as support for simultaneous access to most types of the new Power Mac G5 come with another AirPort-equipped Mac, or connect to slots and bays, so you can install additional memory, a second hard drive, or a PCI Express card. SuperDrive Read and write ...
...internal components, simply add a lock to Apple's wireless keyboard and mouse. Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports Two Gigabit (10/100/1000BASE-T) Ethernet interfaces allow you to connect the Power Mac G5 to -lock) side panel. FireWire and USB 2.0 ports Plug in your Power Mac G5 system. Easy-open (and easy-to both...server-class features such as support for simultaneous access to most types of the new Power Mac G5 come with another AirPort-equipped Mac, or connect to slots and bays, so you can install additional memory, a second hard drive, or a PCI Express card. SuperDrive Read and write ...
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... own 1MB of L2 cache memory-double the size of its predecessor-so you have ultrafast access to 69 percent faster performance running popular professional applications.1 Two Dual-Core PowerPC G5 Processors The new PowerPC G5 combines two processor cores on a single chip. With two dual-core PowerPC G5 processors, the Power Mac G5 Quad doubles the ante.
... own 1MB of L2 cache memory-double the size of its predecessor-so you have ultrafast access to 69 percent faster performance running popular professional applications.1 Two Dual-Core PowerPC G5 Processors The new PowerPC G5 combines two processor cores on a single chip. With two dual-core PowerPC G5 processors, the Power Mac G5 Quad doubles the ante.
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... express the extreme precision needed for total bandwidth of main memory and to 18 billion billion. Each G5 processor has a dedicated interface to main memory for floating-point mathematics and to express integers up to perform double-precision floating-point calculations. In Power Mac G5 Quad systems, each dual-core processor has an independent data...
... express the extreme precision needed for total bandwidth of main memory and to 18 billion billion. Each G5 processor has a dedicated interface to main memory for floating-point mathematics and to express integers up to perform double-precision floating-point calculations. In Power Mac G5 Quad systems, each dual-core processor has an independent data...
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... with double-layer support Dual-core PowerPC G5 processors 533MHz DDR2 memory Dual Gigabit Ethernet Serial ATA storage High-performance I/O Built into the Power Mac G5 architecture is an all-new system controller. Technology Overview 10 Power Mac G5 PCI Express Architecture The new Power Mac G5 introduces a modern PCI Express architecture to the Mac platform, opening up a world of high-performance...
... with double-layer support Dual-core PowerPC G5 processors 533MHz DDR2 memory Dual Gigabit Ethernet Serial ATA storage High-performance I/O Built into the Power Mac G5 architecture is an all-new system controller. Technology Overview 10 Power Mac G5 PCI Express Architecture The new Power Mac G5 introduces a modern PCI Express architecture to the Mac platform, opening up a world of high-performance...
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...errors. Data can address more information about graphics cards, Apple displays, and graphics technologies, see the "Workstation Graphics" section. PCI Express Expansion The all-new PCI Express architecture allows you to customize your Power Mac G5 to the needs of your needs change, you'll...a single system. Technology Overview 11 Power Mac G5 Up to 25 percent faster memory throughput With support for DDR2 memory, data throughput on the new Power Mac G5 is 25 percent faster than previous Power Mac G5 models and up to three times faster than the Power Mac G4. 128-bit DDR2 at 533MHz...
...errors. Data can address more information about graphics cards, Apple displays, and graphics technologies, see the "Workstation Graphics" section. PCI Express Expansion The all-new PCI Express architecture allows you to customize your Power Mac G5 to the needs of your needs change, you'll...a single system. Technology Overview 11 Power Mac G5 Up to 25 percent faster memory throughput With support for DDR2 memory, data throughput on the new Power Mac G5 is 25 percent faster than previous Power Mac G5 models and up to three times faster than the Power Mac G4. 128-bit DDR2 at 533MHz...
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... graphics processor to the primary graphics processing unit, the new Power Mac G5 provides the headroom for high-performance, next-generation graphics processors and applications-enabling even higher resolutions for connecting two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays, delivering the largest workspace available using two ... graphics card Which card is assembled from its own memory. More powerful graphics processors and faster, larger frame bu∂ers perform 2D and 3D operations more capable the graphics card is at the top of your Power Mac G5 with a di∂erent appearance based on the ...
... graphics processor to the primary graphics processing unit, the new Power Mac G5 provides the headroom for high-performance, next-generation graphics processors and applications-enabling even higher resolutions for connecting two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays, delivering the largest workspace available using two ... graphics card Which card is assembled from its own memory. More powerful graphics processors and faster, larger frame bu∂ers perform 2D and 3D operations more capable the graphics card is at the top of your Power Mac G5 with a di∂erent appearance based on the ...
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...DV, SD, HDV, HD, or even film-the Power Mac G5 gives film and video professionals the freedom and power to create studio-quality projects. • Dual-core and quad-core Power Mac G5 systems speed up a wealth of choice for Xsan, Apple's enterprise-class storage area networking (SAN) solution. For more ... Power Mac G5 to Xserve RAID for input or preview of storage on the Xsan video work flow based on Mac OS X and QuickTime gives you the flexibility to author in any format, while XML extensibility lets you to customize a state-of-the-art studio: fast DDR2 memory...
...DV, SD, HDV, HD, or even film-the Power Mac G5 gives film and video professionals the freedom and power to create studio-quality projects. • Dual-core and quad-core Power Mac G5 systems speed up a wealth of choice for Xsan, Apple's enterprise-class storage area networking (SAN) solution. For more ... Power Mac G5 to Xserve RAID for input or preview of storage on the Xsan video work flow based on Mac OS X and QuickTime gives you the flexibility to author in any format, while XML extensibility lets you to customize a state-of-the-art studio: fast DDR2 memory...
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... need to visualize more information than can be represented in a window for complex data analysis.6 • Up to 16GB of main memory with Xcode, a suite of integrated technologies that support custom development of 64-bit applications and autovectorization of your CRT. Scientific... the latest data collection devices, and multiple graphics cards for an array of up to eight Apple Cinema Displays,5 providing an impressive view of geological or meteorological data. Science and Technical Computing The Power Mac G5 gives scientific researchers the ability to achieve fast results.
... need to visualize more information than can be represented in a window for complex data analysis.6 • Up to 16GB of main memory with Xcode, a suite of integrated technologies that support custom development of 64-bit applications and autovectorization of your CRT. Scientific... the latest data collection devices, and multiple graphics cards for an array of up to eight Apple Cinema Displays,5 providing an impressive view of geological or meteorological data. Science and Technical Computing The Power Mac G5 gives scientific researchers the ability to achieve fast results.
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...Apple Cinema Display, and you'll enjoy consistent color proofs, reduced express shipping expenses, and fewer mishaps in the background while you continue to create. • Up to 16GB of main memory...and improve final output, visit www.apple.com/pro/color. Professional color management The Power Mac G5, Mac OS X Tiger, and an Apple Cinema Display enable designers to implement an ... and storage devices. • The Quartz graphics engine in Mac OS X can imagine them. • New dual-core and quad-core Power Mac G5 systems crunch through huge images and layouts. Color calibration For...
...Apple Cinema Display, and you'll enjoy consistent color proofs, reduced express shipping expenses, and fewer mishaps in the background while you continue to create. • Up to 16GB of main memory...and improve final output, visit www.apple.com/pro/color. Professional color management The Power Mac G5, Mac OS X Tiger, and an Apple Cinema Display enable designers to implement an ... and storage devices. • The Quartz graphics engine in Mac OS X can imagine them. • New dual-core and quad-core Power Mac G5 systems crunch through huge images and layouts. Color calibration For...
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.... system memory was 400MB; Technology Overview 27 Power Mac G5 Image editing performance To demonstrate the superiority of the Power Mac G5 Quad, Apple conducted tests using Adobe Photoshop CS2 (9.0), the application most widely used across host applications. Photoshop CS2 (9.0) results 45-action test Power Mac G5 Quad 2.5GHz 43% faster Dual 2.7GHz Power Mac G5 Baseline Percent faster than the previous model The Power Mac G5 Quad ran the...
.... system memory was 400MB; Technology Overview 27 Power Mac G5 Image editing performance To demonstrate the superiority of the Power Mac G5 Quad, Apple conducted tests using Adobe Photoshop CS2 (9.0), the application most widely used across host applications. Photoshop CS2 (9.0) results 45-action test Power Mac G5 Quad 2.5GHz 43% faster Dual 2.7GHz Power Mac G5 Baseline Percent faster than the previous model The Power Mac G5 Quad ran the...
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... are available through the Apple Store and Apple Authorized Resellers. Power Mac G5 Dual Power Mac G5 Dual Power Mac G5 Quad Order number M9590LL/A M9591LL/A M9592LL/A Processor Dual-core 2GHz PowerPC G5 Dual-core 2.3GHz PowerPC G5 Two dual-core 2.5GHz PowerPC G5 L2 cache 1MB per core 1MB per core 1MB per core Frontside bus 1GHz 1.15GHz 1.25GHz per processor Main memory 512MB of professionals...
... are available through the Apple Store and Apple Authorized Resellers. Power Mac G5 Dual Power Mac G5 Dual Power Mac G5 Quad Order number M9590LL/A M9591LL/A M9592LL/A Processor Dual-core 2GHz PowerPC G5 Dual-core 2.3GHz PowerPC G5 Two dual-core 2.5GHz PowerPC G5 L2 cache 1MB per core 1MB per core 1MB per core Frontside bus 1GHz 1.15GHz 1.25GHz per processor Main memory 512MB of professionals...
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... Card (for connecting an Xserve RAID storage system) Apple Displays and Adapters To complete your Power Mac G5 and display are purchased together. The plan provides support for your Mac, the Mac OS, and many Apple consumer applications, so just one Apple display for connecting S-video or composite devices), order...For more available in pairs): 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB; 1GB or more information, visit www.apple.com/support/products. Build-to Video Adapter (for coverage, provided that your Power Mac G5 system, you can include the following: • Memory (PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM;
... Card (for connecting an Xserve RAID storage system) Apple Displays and Adapters To complete your Power Mac G5 and display are purchased together. The plan provides support for your Mac, the Mac OS, and many Apple consumer applications, so just one Apple display for connecting S-video or composite devices), order...For more available in pairs): 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB; 1GB or more information, visit www.apple.com/support/products. Build-to Video Adapter (for coverage, provided that your Power Mac G5 system, you can include the following: • Memory (PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM;
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... data structure supporting up to 10 out-of-order operations - Technology Overview 31 Power Mac G5 Technical Specifications Processing • Single 2GHz, single 2.3GHz, or dual 2.5GHz dual-core PowerPC G5 microprocessors • PowerPC processor architecture with 128MB of GDDR SDRAM, one single-link...16-lane PCI Express slot and adjacent PCI Express slot) • Support for graphics cards that require up to -point system controller Memory • 128-bit memory controller and data paths - 512MB of the following DIMMs (in pairs): - 256MB DIMMs (64-bit-wide, 512-Mbit) - ...
... data structure supporting up to 10 out-of-order operations - Technology Overview 31 Power Mac G5 Technical Specifications Processing • Single 2GHz, single 2.3GHz, or dual 2.5GHz dual-core PowerPC G5 microprocessors • PowerPC processor architecture with 128MB of GDDR SDRAM, one single-link...16-lane PCI Express slot and adjacent PCI Express slot) • Support for graphics cards that require up to -point system controller Memory • 128-bit memory controller and data paths - 512MB of the following DIMMs (in pairs): - 256MB DIMMs (64-bit-wide, 512-Mbit) - ...
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Technology Overview 32 Power Mac G5 • Support for analog resolutions up to 2048 by Apple Authorized Service Provider) - One 160GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA; 8MB memory bu∂er - writes DVD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes DVD+R DL discs at up to 6x speed, reads DVDs at up to ...; One FireWire 800 port; One or two 500GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA; 16MB memory bu∂er (build-to 22.1 kg)10 One 250GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA; 8MB memory bu∂er - Bluetooth: Support for up to two Apple flat up to 32x speed PCI expansion • Two open full-length...
Technology Overview 32 Power Mac G5 • Support for analog resolutions up to 2048 by Apple Authorized Service Provider) - One 160GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA; 8MB memory bu∂er - writes DVD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes DVD+R DL discs at up to 6x speed, reads DVDs at up to ...; One FireWire 800 port; One or two 500GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA; 16MB memory bu∂er (build-to 22.1 kg)10 One 250GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA; 8MB memory bu∂er - Bluetooth: Support for up to two Apple flat up to 32x speed PCI expansion • Two open full-length...