How much much better will SkyMaxx Pro look with the new iMac?

[777-300]

I am thinking of upgrading my computer and wondering if this will make a big difference with SkyMaxx Pro.

Current iMac:

iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017)
Mojave 10.14.6
4.2 GHz Intel Core i7
32 GB 2400 MHz DDR4
Radeon Pro 580 8192MB

Propose New iMac:

Hardware

• Standard glass
• 3.6GHz 10-core 10th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz
• 32GB 2666MHz DDR4 memory
• Radeon Pro 5700 XT with 16GB of GDDR6 memory
• 1TB SSD storage

 

 

[Cameron]

The 5700XT runs X-Plane quite nicely.

That said, SkyMaxx Pro would run smoother rather than look different. Also keep in mind that SkyMaxx Pro is compatible with OpenGL only on Mac. Metal will not be supported due to limitations beyond our control.

[777-300]

Should I be able to raise the settings and the cloud coverage area?

[sundog]

12 hours ago, 777-300 said:

Should I be able to raise the settings and the cloud coverage area?

In general, a faster CPU should allow you to draw more clouds further out.

[777-300]

Hi Frank,

Here's a classic example. Leaving Pensacola on the front end of the bad weather and the frame rate has dropped  very low. Would my new proposed computer have a great effect on the frame rates?

[sundog]

4 minutes ago, 777-300 said:

Hi Frank,

Here's a classic example. Leaving Pensacola on the front end of the bad weather and the frame rate has dropped  very low. Would my new proposed computer have a great effect on the frame rates?

I really can't say; it might not be SkyMaxx Pro that is really your bottleneck, but your graphics settings or some other add-on. There are just too many variables.

 

[777-300]

I understand. Just don't want to spend all that money on a new iMac only to find out there is little improvement.