Re: FCP X hardware performance

As a follow-up to this test, I've plugged a Quadro 4000 into my 8-core MP. When I did the tests in the original post, I was using the ATI 5870. The 4000 has twice as much VRAM. Render/export is similar to what I had been getting. About 7 1/2 min. for a :65 HD clip with MB Looks applied, versus 8+ with the ATI. However, playback performance in the FCP X UI with these effects applied, but unrendered, is a bit better. More fps (visually) and better skimming. Accessing the external interfaces for filters like Sapphire Edge and Tiffen DFX seems like there is better response with the presets inside those custom interfaces. Otherwise fine, though I did have a crash on close that seems to be related to accessing a CUDA library plug-ins. I believe that some of these third party filters use CUDA acceleration when available, which might cause some conflicts with X.

- Oliver

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