[Gimp-developer] Gimp 2.8 blend time

[C55inator <c55inator gmail com>]

So, I've recently switched from gimp 2.6 to gimp 2.8, and I found that the time taken to draw gradients is far longer in 2.8 than in 2.6

To test, I made a blank black canvas at 1024px, then drew a radial gradient from center to edge.  2.6 drew it in under a second.  2.8 took 8.7 seconds to complete.  

Is this something that others have noticed?  Is it a result of the move to GEGL?  Will it be fixed?

Specs:
2.2ghz core two duo
Radeon x1600
2gb ram
Snow Leopard