Does PD 15 Ultimate render much faster than PD 15 Delux?

angela123

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Aug 30, 2017 23:05

Hi, So, I purchased PD Delux but I am wondering if Ultimate is faster? Does anyone know, and if so, will I see a drastic

change in speed time, or just minimal? I hate to spend more money but I have 30 days to decide. Thanks!

ynotfish

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Aug 31, 2017 01:56

Hi Angela -

I've never used the Deluxe version, so I can't speak from experience. Nor can I find any side-by-side comparison table.

The way I understand it from these tables you probably wouldn't see much performance difference. The differences in the versions are more about features and effects. The Deluxe version is a "simplified" model, so it has less bells & whistles but still functions the same way.

Others with more knowledge of the Deluxe version may have a different view.

Cheers - Tony
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Aug 31, 2017 08:10

".....but I am wondering if Ultimate is faster?"

As far as I am aware, the rendering process is the same, but there is a difference in "functionality" and available choices - such as 120fps, 4k and H265 for example - which is reflected in the different versions marketed by CL.

So, using the available choices in Deluxe within Ultimate, there should be no difference in rendering speed per se. Ultimate may have "faster" options available for use which may be suitable depending on your requirements.

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angela123

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Aug 31, 2017 09:30

Many thanks Tony I appreciate it.

Quote Hi Angela -

I've never used the Deluxe version, so I can't speak from experience. Nor can I find any side-by-side comparison table.

The way I understand it from these tables you probably wouldn't see much performance difference. The differences in the versions are more about features and effects. The Deluxe version is a "simplified" model, so it has less bells & whistles but still functions the same way.

Others with more knowledge of the Deluxe version may have a different view.

Cheers - Tony

angela123

Senior Member Location: new york Joined: Nov 24, 2015 21:53 Messages: 233 Offline

Aug 31, 2017 09:31

Thank you so much I appreciate your helpful comments.

Quote ".....but I am wondering if Ultimate is faster?"

As far as I am aware, the rendering process is the same, but there is a difference in "functionality" and available choices - such as 120fps, 4k and H265 for example - which is reflected in the different versions marketed by CL.

So, using the available choices in Deluxe within Ultimate, there should be no difference in rendering speed per se. Ultimate may have "faster" options available for use which may be suitable depending on your requirements.

Cheers

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PepsiMan

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Aug 31, 2017 09:36

Quote ... I have 30 days to decide...

if you can wait then PowerDirector 16 (Ultimate) will be available by then...

happy happy joy joy

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angela123

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Aug 31, 2017 10:10

So will PD 16 offer faster processing? I don't need all the other bells and whistles.

Quote

Quote ... I have 30 days to decide...

if you can wait then PowerDirector 16 (Ultimate) will be available by then...

happy happy joy joy

PepsiMan

'garbage in garbage out'

PepsiMan

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Aug 31, 2017 16:00

well get a faster processor your bank allows...

happy happy joy joy

PepsiMan

'garbage in garbage out' 'no bridge too far'

Yashica Electro 8 LD-6 Super 8mm
Asrock TaiChi X470, AMD R7 2700X, W7P 64, MSI GTX1060 6GB, Corsair 16GB/RAM
Dell XPS L702X i7-2860QM, W7P / W10P 64, Intel HD3000/nVidia GT 550M 1GB, Micron 16GB/RAM
Samsung Galaxy Note3/NX1