Is there a performance hit when running full resolution on an iMac 5k vs the default?
I just recently switched from using a 2013 Mac Pro (cylinder) built with a six-core Xeon processor, 64gb RAM, dual AMD FirePro D500 GPUs to an iMac 5k with the i7 processor and 32gb of RAM. My primary motivation was having the 5k display, which would be very helpful in my line of work.
My question may be obvious but I'd rather ask to be sure. Will there be a notable performance hit if I run the iMac at the higher resolution (3200 x 1800, not 5120 x 2880) as opposed to the default resolution of 2560 x 1440?
I guess a part of me is also wondering whether the performance hit that I'm incurring is actually worth the gorgeous display. Or should I consider going back to the beefed up Mac Pro?
In any case, thanks for indulging me with your thoughts. 🙂