BASE 16” MBP- More ram or better graphics?

[macness]

I’m about to pull the trigger on a new (base model) 16” MBP. Besides the SSD space, which upgrade is more important: Ram or Graphics? I plan on editing YouTube videos in Final Cut Pro and doing some light photo editing in PS & LR

 

[mightyjabba]

RAM for sure in my opinion. It will affect everything you do to some extent, while the upgraded graphics will probably have a limited effect.

 

[kp98077]

I’m about to pull the trigger on a new (base model) 16” MBP. Besides the SSD space, which upgrade is more important: Ram or Graphics? I plan on editing YouTube videos in Final Cut Pro and doing some light photo editing in PS & LR

which base model? i7 or i9

 

[macness]

which base model? i7 or i9

i7
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[DubCity]

Both upgrades are a waste of money.

 

[matram]

Nice to see the positive attitude and helpful suggestions /s

 

[Velin]

I'd stick with the base model. It's a very powerful base machine.

 

[ThePeD]

Base model is fine.

 

[Quu]

If you intend to keep the machine for 4 years or more I'd suggest you get the 32GB of RAM and 5500M option.

If you're only going to keep it 1-2 years I'd use the base spec and not upgrade either the RAM or GPU.

 

[Ploki]

Probably RAM.
PS doesn't take advantage of GPU.
FCPX does, but the difference between the chips is not as huge as if you page out to your current working drive.

 

[macness]

If you intend to keep the machine for 4 years or more I'd suggest you get the 32GB of RAM and 5500M option.

If you're only going to keep it 1-2 years I'd use the base spec and not upgrade either the RAM or GPU.

Which 5500? The 4gb or 8gb?
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Thanks a lot guys. I appreciate all the help