In this video, I want to go over a topic that many people have asked me about — scaling on 4K monitors on Mac. While there does seem to be some information out there suggesting this may be a significant hit to performance, some data suggests otherwise. I spent that last week researching and testing things out, and I have my own thoughts on the matter. Watch for more. Join the Discord Server! https://discord.gg/VHP24z8Mtm Geekbench GPU (metal) 4k - https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/compute/5709511 Geekbench GPU (metal) Scaled - https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/compute/5746405 Geekbench GPU (metal) 1080p - https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/compute/5709522 Geekbench CPU 4K- https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/cpu/18044881 Geekbench CPU Scaled - https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/cpu/18044848 Geekbench CPU 1080p - https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/cpu/18044815 Geekbench CPU (OpenCL) 1080p - https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/compute/5709569 Geekbench CPU (OpenCL) Scaled - https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/compute/5709573 Geekbench CPU (OpenCL) 4k - https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/compute/5709576 Video testing multiple 4K scaled displays with MacBook M1 Pro/Max: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8_dMHX_xys MY 4K MONITOR OF CHOICE: LG 27UP850-W Ultrafine 4K Monitor: https://amzn.to/3Ps0w6w MY DESK SETUP GEAR: Apple MacBook Air M2: https://amzn.to/3PtGZCG Hagabis Vertical Stand: https://amzn.to/3dC3wAl Razer ProClick Mouse: https://amzn.to/3CvIGdf Logitech MX Keys Mini: https://amzn.to/3PrfUQE Edifier MR4 Speakers: https://amzn.to/3dBAJLS Kanto S4 Speaker Stands: https://amzn.to/3A6cWvw ORICO Thunderbolt 3 Dock: https://amzn.to/3cIZzK1 Acasis USB4 Enclosure: https://amzn.to/3L07z5V Western Digital SN770: https://amzn.to/3A6aZPI Grid Studio iPhone Classic Kit: http://shrsl.com/3nsgi Harber London Folio Macbook Leather & Felt Sleeve: https://shrsl.com/3nrg1 Harber London Felt Wool Desk Mat: https://shrsl.com/3nsgr BenQ ScreenBar Monitor Light: https://amzn.to/3w7DQBH Gove RGBIC Strip LIghts: https://amzn.to/3CvITx3 Vivo Monitor Arm: https://amzn.to/3CtYkWE Mandalorian Lego Figures: https://amzn.to/3Et0oyB 0:00 Introduction 0:41 What Is Display Scaling? 1:23 How Does Display Scaling Work? 3:11 The Problem With 4K Displays 4:27 4K Display Quality 6:14 4K Scaled Performance 10:00 What Might Be Happening 11:54 Wrapping Up MUSIC I USE IN MY VIDEOS IS ALL FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND Get a free month with the link below: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ft6xri LINKS TO PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS By using the affiliate links, I earn a small fee from any purchase you make. It won't cost you anything to use them. By clicking them it helps support me, and create more content for you. Thank you for the support!