Upgrade to Fusion 4 VM (graphic simulation?)

IM fusion VM 3 running on a PowerMac G5 with OSX, I am interested in upgrading to fusion 4 because of the statement of up to 2.5 x faster graphics.  However, I am interested to know if VMfusion 4 always simulates graphics using Ram instead of being able to access the graphics card on my Mac.  Can anyone say about that?  Someone at - it updated and seen a great improvement in graphics?  I mainly use it for 3d, Rhino and Solidworks modeling

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The graphics speed "acceleration" varies according to your needs; I guess with some functions, it will be quite a bit faster and with others, it won't be. I have no experience with Solidworks.

The best way to know is to install the trial of Fusion 4 - mind that you back up your VM before you try it out and ensure you keep your Fusion 3.1.3 images so that you can go back to Fusion 3 If you are not satisfied with the Fusion 4.

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