[Avid-L2] DX advantages

I have to decide on an upgrade path for systems using an Adrenaline running on various supported Mac Pros. Limited need for video I/O to the point it's no longer essential. Really only need to connect to a client monitor using HDMI.

The Avid marketing materials say the following:

"Using Avid Intelligent Architecture, which squeezes the most performance out of your system, Media Composer software tightly integrates Mojo DX video hardware with your host computer's CPU and GPU, giving you a high-bandwidth effects engine that delivers without compromise—no matter what formats and codecs you use."

Are there any benchmark tests that document these advantages over a Matrox Mini or other far cheaper than DX solutions? Which effects benefit? Does it improve AMA performance in any way, particularly with H.264? Accelerated AMA transcoding would make the price difference worthwhile.

From my limited experiments, I have found no real benefit in terms of performance improvements, but the MOJO DX always works, while the Matrox is cranky over software issues on occasion.

I'm aware of the hardware features avialable with Nitris DX, but that is not an option for this client.

Any body else noticed a benefit worth the added cost?

Thanks!

Robert

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