I frequently use Lightroom and plan to utilize Photoshop more, particularly focusing on denoise and AI features. Aside from photo editing, I engage in casual gaming.
Unfortunately, I wish there were more first-person shooter games available for Mac, as I would enjoy playing them more. Currently, I am weighing my options for RAM, specifically deciding between 24, 36, and 48 GB.
I believe there is a connection between the amount of RAM and the number of GPUs that isn’t immediately clear. Essentially, GPUs utilize shared memory, meaning that an increase in the number of GPUs also requires more memory for normal operation.
For applications sensitive to memory use, having 48 GB with 20 GPUs could be more beneficial than 32 GB with 32 GPUs, as it provides greater memory bandwidth per GPU. However, there’s a limit to how much memory GPUs can effectively utilize with software like Lightroom and Photoshop, and beyond a certain point, the benefits may diminish.
I acknowledge that I am not an expert in this field, and I welcome insights or corrections from those who are more knowledgeable. I am particularly interested in real-world performance comparisons for Lightroom and Photoshop.
For instance, consider the following configurations:
1. 24 GB with 16 GPUs
2.
24 GB with 20 GPUs
3. 48 GB with 20 GPUs
4.
36 GB with 32 GPUs
5. 48 GB with 32 GPUs
While it’s tempting to choose the highest specs, I wonder about the cost-effectiveness.
If the performance difference between options 5 and 2 is only 20% (for example, reducing processing time from 30 to 20 seconds), is the investment justified? My priority is to avoid freezes and significantly longer processing times, though a few extra seconds is acceptable.
I would greatly appreciate your recommendations and any thoughts you might have. Your feedback would be incredibly helpful.
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