What's in my Dock/Taskbar thread
What's in my Dock/Taskbar thread
From the image I analyzed, it appears to support four threads... not a very strong configuration.
I rarely use my dock. It stays hidden with no magnification at all times. I navigate applications with custom keyboard shortcuts instead. That being said, this is what she looks like. Finder Siri LaunchPad Safari Chrome Brave Browser Mail Contacts Calendar Notes Maps Photos Calculator Messages FaceTime Excel Word iTunes App Store System Preferences Powerpoint (doesn't stay there)
We're looking at around 30%, which is much slower than today's CPUs that are 120-150% quicker for similar setups.
that's a huge difference. we're talking about a dual-core cpu here. 30% is more than half of a real core. of course. in case of a 2010 machine, we're talking almost a decade old.
It's definitely capable enough for everyday multitasking. I wouldn't consider it weak, though. However, with my older systems in daily use, it might seem slower. The feeling depends on your experience and expectations. If you're running a high-end machine like an 18-core Mac Pro, an older dual-core MacBook could feel sluggish. But if you're accustomed to it, the performance won't be as noticeable.