Geekbench 2 Tryout?

[Philscbx]

I'm at system information box from Geekbench -
It shows that it's MacPro (Early 2008)
Intel Xeon E5462 @ 2.80 GHz
8.00 GB 800 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM
Mac OS x 10.6.8 (Build 10K549)

Here's where it's confused - it's asking me before running it -
If Processor Architecture is 32 or 64 bit.

For this vintage unit - I'd guess 32 - but no idea where to verify.
I looked through all of - About this Mac - Not one reference of either number.

Maybe running the process from both choices is not a big deal.
Weird that I can't find the facts.
Thanks

Run result set at 32 Bit -
Looks like it's about normal.
I noticed the 2010 model's doubled in score -
I might try some updated mods with graphic card to maybe SSD - and double the Ram.

The 4 1TB drives are at the 5 yr old mark - so Drive 1 & 2 for sure need oil change.
3 & 4 pretty much sit full of movies - photo's.

 

[xcodeSyn]

Your MP can run both 32 and 64-bit apps and that's why it has 8GB ram since a 32-bit system can't recognize more than 4GB. However the free version of Geekbench only allows 32-bit test, so you don't have a choice until you pay.

 

[GermanyChris]

Your MP can run both 32 and 64-bit apps and that's why it has 8GB ram since a 32-bit system can't recognize more than 4GB. However the free version of Geekbench only allows 32-bit test, so you don't have a choice until you pay.

Not necessarily true but in the end you are correct.

 

[Philscbx]

Thanks Guys -
in the menu - it did give me the option to do either run of 32 or 64.
I'll try it in a bit to see if I can run the 64 test - after killing apps.

Interesting about the 8GB Ram & 32bit - I never came across it before.
Always something to learn.

 

[odinsride]

For future reference (32 vs 64 bit CPU):

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3696

 

[xcodeSyn]

Not necessarily true but in the end you are correct.

You are absolutely right, should have said 32-bit app instead. OS X uses PAE (Physical Address Extension) to recognize ram beyond 4GB when in 32-bit mode.

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in the menu - it did give me the option to do either run of 32 or 64.
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It's true that you get the menu choice of 32 or 64-bit in the trial version, but if you choose 64-bit, a window pops up to ask you to upgrade and stops running.

 

[Philscbx]

heavy metal musicians write in minor keys, and when you do that, you frighten people."

Gotta Love it.
And thanks for the explanation.