Imac late 2009 4850 mobile/desktop?

[a201045]

Hello,

As the titles explains... Is the Ati 4850 GPU in the 27" iMac's the desktop version or the mobility version?

Regards

 

[jddar]

I think it's the mobile version with proof in this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/818344/

 

[Badger^2]

why does it matter?

what are you going to be using your new iMac for that the slight difference between the two would make a difference?

 

[Eisnel]

Ah, I see. They determine that the Device ID of the 4850 GPU is 0x944a, which is known to be the mobile version. Too bad.

 

[mrmicp]

Is the 4850 in the new iMacs the same as the 4850 in the previous iMacs?

 

[itommyboy]

Is the 4850 in the new iMacs the same as the 4850 in the previous iMacs?

Yep. RAM as well. I've thrown much at this card and it runs great.

 

[53x12]

what are you going to be using your new iMac for that the slight difference between the two would make a difference?

Dude, don't be a douche. The OP asked a question that matters to them.

Yes it is a mobile version unfortunately.

 

[Badger^2]

Unfortunately why?

Can you please explain why it would make a difference when I open Firefox or iPhoto or Mail that I would matter?

OP, what kind of Mac are you using now?

I see this question like this:
I want to buy a new Corvette, and Im a very law abiding person, I will never drive over 65. Does the new Corvette Z have 300 or 325 HP?
Unfortunately, it only has 300 HP. That sucks? What? Huh?