∞ Parallels 5 kicks VMWare's butt in graphics test

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I’m not much of a gamer on Windows systems — it’s just not what I use virtualization software for. However, it is something a lot of people want to do, so it’s important for Parallels and VMWare to make sure their software can handle games as fast as possible. A big part of that equation is graphics. MacTech posted a video with side-by-side testing today and the results are quite interesting.

Head-to-Head: Parallels Desktop for Mac vs. VMware Fusion [MacTech via TUAW.com]


  • http://intensedebate.com/people/zwei zwei

    Even though I prefer VMWare Fusion 3 hands down, I'd say the evidence is pretty conclusive :)

    I just wonder how much this even matters now that more and more games are going to be coming native to the Mac. I'm sure the Valve/Steam announcement was received quite differently by the Parallels team compared to us. In addition to the upcoming id Tech 5 and ever popular Blizzard titles, I see the need for virtualized gaming shrinking rapidly.

  • Paul Eccles

    Parallels is faster, but VMWare is more stable.