Is there a big difference between PowerPC G4 processors and PowerPC G3 Processors?

Question

I got an offer to trade my iBook G3 800MHz for a PowerBook G4 400MHz.

I realize that my iBook has a 800MHz processor while the PowerBook has a 400MHz processor, but since the PowerBook is a G4, would it be faster?

Should I stay with my iBook or trade for the PowerBook?

Answer 1

Nope, Stay with your old iBook.

Answer 2

A G4 is a h**l of a lot faster in applications that are optimized to take advantage of the Altivec G4. But that G3 is twice as fast as the G4...man! Between those 2, well...d**n that's tough! I'd probably stick with the G3. You'd probably never see any advantage with the Altivec.

Answer 3

There is a significant performance increase from G3 to G4, but not enough to bridge this gap. Definitely do not trade.

Answer 4

stay with the iBook it has the faster processor and the g4 is just an updated version...the g4 means it is the fourth generation and has nothing to do with the speed of the computer