I've been doing some testing with frame rates of various footage combinations, and noticed that 2.4 final is showing a 8-9% decrease in performance from 2.4 beta.
Below are some test results i did with the beta version a little while back to performance test my computer, and then some more recent results with the final version.
BETA:
Single clip - 640x480 indeo 5.1 = 75-85 fps
3 layers - 640x480 indeo 5.1 + no effects = 75-85 fps
3 layers, all effect channels + all clip effects (total 6 effects) = 35-40 fps
FINAL:
Single clip - 640x480 indeo 5.1 = 60-65 fps
3 layers - 640x480 indeo 5.1 + no effects = 45-55 fps
3 layers, all effect channels + all clip effects (total 6 effects) = 20-30 fps
The same effects in the same positions were always used - same videos always used. All processing done at 640x480 output to 800x600.
Computer specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600, 2gb ddr2-5400, 2x74gb 10,000rpm Raptor in RAID 0 for system, 2x74gb 10,000 Raptor in RAID 0 for clips, 2x pci-e Crossfire x1800 gto
Huge props though - Resolume is fantastic! Just thought you might find this interesting...