Re: [Visualpython-users] speed

[Guy K. K. <g....@ma...>]

On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:06:18 Bruce Sherwood wrote:
> The little calculation I did is only a rough estimate.

Don't forget, the raw rendering speed they're stating on the manufacturer's 
side is something for data, etc. being all present *within* the graphics board 
already. So it's the raw rendering speed. But as you're facing a system with 
many more interactions and interconnects (the machine's RAM, the bus, some 
management, etc.) you're likely to suffer some degradation from that raw 
rendering figure.

It's like with a car engine's power rating. I think in the US this is measured 
straight off the engine, without a car attached. But in a real situation the 
power has to flow through the gear box, drive shafts, differential, etc. down 
to the wheels. The power that reaches the road is definitely less than what 
the engine generates.

Guy

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