2.9GHz i5 vs. 3.1GHz i7

[Ambrosia7177]

I am ready to buy a new 13" retina MBP next week and am curious what is the practical difference between these two processors.

Is the 3.1Ghz worth the extra $200?

By the way, I will be getting 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD.

 

[velocityg4]

It really depends on your uses. If you are performing tasks where you actually need that 16GB RAM. Then you can likely benefit from the performance hyper threading can give you.

 

[satcomer]

I wouldn't buy just yet when an update should be so close!

 

[Ambrosia7177]

It really depends on your uses. If you are performing tasks where you actually need that 16GB RAM. Then you can likely benefit from the performance hyper threading can give you.

I don't see where either processor offers hyperthreading..

 

[supermariofan25]

I don't see where either processor offers hyperthreading..

Both the i5 and the i7 models have hyper-threading. It's only the desktop i5 processors that don't have hyper-threading.

 

[997440]

Yep, both.

....With the fifth-generation dual-core Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 processor, the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with Retina display lets you take your most performance-hungry apps on the road. That means wherever you can take your camera, you can take your entire digital photo studio. Hyper-Threading technology, which enhances performance by letting each core handle multiple tasks simultaneously, is included in every model. And with speeds up to 3.1GHz, shared L3 cache up to 4MB, and Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.4GHz, these processors are ready for just about anything....

https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/features-retina/