A little story about the...

[markusberger]

http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MJLQ2LL/A&step=config#

2.2GHz Processor
256GB Storage

• 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor
• Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz
• 16GB 1600MHz memory
• 256GB PCIe-based SSD1
• Intel Iris Pro Graphics
• Two Thunderbolt 2 ports

$1,999.00

This one. For some random reason I decided I should try the current (not the 2016 redesign) MBP - I expected a perfected classic. The last of its kind MBP with ports and so forth.

I was and still am confused. For a device that costs 2 grand, i find it quite the disappointment. Check this out:

https://browser.primatelabs.com/user/67403

I mean my 2011 17 inch MBP feels (with discrete graphics enabled) much snappier than the 2015 MBP.

SSD speeds are quite decent though:


2015 MBP 15 in


Hackintosh with Samsung m.2 nvme 950 pro


Macbook Air 11 inch 2015 i7




And now to the graphic scores:

I really don't get it: the graphic scores of the 2015 MBP are excellent - nonetheless Sierra "feels" choppy. Whats up with that?

Also, after indexing and icloud sync are done, I'm getting around 5h moderate use.

Obviously the Retina display has more pixels, thus more work for the Iris Pro - but still, Sierra shouldn't feel slow. That's redonkulous!

I'm really not sure what to think of this whole thing? ideas anyone?

 

[aevan]

Sierra is very snappy on all Retina MBPs, and you should get more than 5h moderate use. Reinstall macOS? Take it to Apple Store/Service Provider?

What do you mean by "choppy"? What feels choppy, exactly? A 2011 MBP should not feel snappier.

 

[Queen6]

Unless you need Sierra specifically you can try 10.11 El Capitan, it may offer better performance on battery & GUI. I considered the same model, however it`s a lot of pixels for the iGPU to push depending on the usage. As suggested a clean install of Sierra is also worth investigating.

Q-6

 

[markusberger]

thanks guys, I'll give reinstalling Sierra a try. I'll make a video on what I mean by "choppy".

 

[doitdada]

Could you please share the choppy experience you mentioned?