Unable to decide between imac m3 8gb or imac m3 16gb.

arshbrady · ‎11-20-2023

Hi i want to buy new imac with m3 chip for using autocad LT but i am confused as to buy which model because the standard models come with 10 core 10 gpu and 8gb ram which are readily available but if configure it to 16 gb it takes 2-3 months . Should i go with whats available which is 10core 8gb or should i configure it to 16gb and wait.

pendean · ‎11-20-2023

Is AutoCADLT the only software you will ever use regularly on this iMac?
You never want the "basic" config or a new machine
https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirement...

And if waiting is an option, then is is not a dire need, so only you get to decide what happens next.

arshbrady · ‎11-21-2023

I will be using autocad LT and sketch up but no rendering.

maxim_k · ‎11-21-2023

Hi @arshbrady ,

Anyway, 16 Gb is always better then 8 Gb.

Keep in mind that GPU on Silicon Macs uses shared memory.

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pendean · ‎11-21-2023

arshbrady · ‎11-21-2023

Well i think i will go for standard version. Thank you for the quick reply though.

arshbrady · ‎11-21-2023

I know its 16gb is better, but i have to wait it out than.