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2.3ghz Quad vs BTO 2.2ghz Quad - worth upgrading??

No. Any speed bump questions that can be asked have been asked and the answers is typically a resounding no.
 
More than just a MHz bump I think. IIRC, that takes you from a 6mb cache to a 8mb cache. Still not sure if it's worth it, but certainly something to think about. If they offer the 2.3 for ~$150 more, I may take it.
 
Yeah I think the upgrade price is what may make the difference for me. Point of reference, Intel lists "$568.00" for the i7 2.3hz with 8MB cache and "$378.00" for the i7 2.2ghz with 6MB cache. A difference of $190 so we'll see what Apple winds up charging.
 
aCondor said:
He means speed bumps in general have not been worth it.
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I thought that might be the case, but thought it unlikely as its a rather strange thing to condemn speed bumps in general. Sometimes they are worth it, sometimes not. Its very specific to the chip being compared and the amount of increase.
 
$225 option under the discount store. I'm leaning against it, but I haven't submitted my order yet.
 
I was considering the 2.8 i7 in the last gen models, but £200 (yes, we get ripped off in the UK - $340+) for a 0.1GHz increase + 2MB extra cache on these?

I'll put it towards my RAM and SSD, thanks :)
 
I'm placing my order within the next 10 minutes. I'm leaning against the 2.3 since the processor increase is really only about 4%. The price increase on the other hand is $250... That's quite a chunk of cash for 4%. Sure the cache increase is nice, but with the 4% increase, it's not $250 nice.
 
not getting the 2.3 ...that money will be gladly spent on a crucial realssd c300 :D
THEN we'll see who's mbp is faster ;)
 
I elected not to go with the 2.3ghz option. Given my reasoning for purchasing an Apple (iOS development), I'll put that money towards an appropriate iOS device.
 
ChronoIMG said:
Any ideas on when we'd see these on our doorstops with the fastest shipping option? I'd like to have it by 3/4 as I leave on business 3/7.
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With $18 2-3 day shipping I was quoted a delivery range of 2/28-3/4. I also need it prior to a 3/5 trip.
 
I ordered, BTO, with the free shipping option and it stated that I should receive it between 3/1 and 3/7.
 
100 Ghz Difference ?

Although it may seem that the speed difference is only 100Mhz, don't forget that it's 100Mhz on each core, so that makes 400Mhz.

Luke
 
lukec said:
Although it may seem that the speed difference is only 100Mhz, don't forget that it's 100Mhz on each core, so that makes 400Mhz.

Luke
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Which still equals the same 4% at best performance gain. Not worth it. In 3 years both 2.2 and 2.3 will seem equally slow and you will want to upgrade anyway. 2.3 only gives bragging rights.
 
lukec said:
Although it may seem that the speed difference is only 100Mhz, don't forget that it's 100Mhz on each core, so that makes 400Mhz.

Luke
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Does that make a big difference in say rendering time for videos?
 
starmelts said:
Does that make a big difference in say rendering time for videos?
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Not at all. A 1 hour render will take an extra 2.4 minutes. A very small amount compared to 60 minutes.

2.2 = 62:24
2.3 = 60:00

That is of course assuming the software is capable of using the max extra 4% of speed. Chances are it may be an even smaller amount.
 
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