Performance difference between running 'native' VM or imported from Bootcamp?

[HOOHah]

Hello,

I am planning on getting Parallels set up but am unsure if there is a big performance hit when running Windows from the Bootcamp partition vs. just running it through Parallels normally.

Does anyone have experience doing so and thoughts?

 

[Parallels User]

While running under Parallels both will have a similar performance.
The only difference is that the bootcamp one can be booted natively (and have better performance when booting natively).

 

[takeshi74]

You have both if you set up Bootcamp and migrate to Parallels. You just have to make sure that your VM is shut down before you attempt to Bootcamp.

 

[mac-addict1982]

You have both if you set up Bootcamp and migrate to Parallels. You just have to make sure that your VM is shut down before you attempt to Bootcamp.

No need to migrate. You can use the Bootcamp partition in a virtual machine and switch from virtualized to native Windows and back if you need lots of (especially graphic card) power.