Any benefits to more that 2 virtual cpus?

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by Parallels User, Aug 22, 2018.

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  1. Parallels User

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    I notice that when installing Linux on my MacBook Pro, Parallels suggests 2 cpus. I know all the discussions about why not to use multiple cpus - including
    things like lock contention, excessive host cpu switching due to locking in the VM and so on.
    Is there any benefit in the new release to more than 2 virtual cpus?
     
    Parallels User, Aug 22, 2018
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  2. Michael@Parallels

    Michael@Parallels Parallels Support

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    Hi Sterling,

    The situation regarding resource sharing in Parallels Desktop 14 is the same as before. So, if your Mac is equipped with with a 4-core processor, giving 2 CPUs to a virtual machine would be the most balanced solution.
     
    Michael@Parallels, Aug 22, 2018
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  3. EnriqueG2

    EnriqueG2 Bit poster

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    i'm about to buy a new macbook pro. Will it do any good to buy an 8 core i9 over a 6 core i7? I use the vm mostly for MS Office work but tend to have multiple mac and windows programs open concurrently
     
    EnriqueG2, Jul 3, 2020
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  4. zslg01

    zslg01 Member

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    Given the massive changes coming at the Apple community (ARM based systems for one), IMHO I would buy what you need, what will carry you for a couple of years, and what you can afford. The whole 'how many cpus' question and what the answer is will change a lot by YE 2021.
     
    zslg01, Jul 5, 2020
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