Comparing Performance Across Many Years

[lanervoza]

So its almost time for me to buy a new machine. I'm checking out the performance specs of the latests MBP on Apple's website and appreciate the comparison graphs they have showing that, for example, Aperture can be up to 1.6x faster than the previous generation.

Now, I am lucky to not have just the previous generation, but a MBP that is close to 5 years old at this point (MBP 2,2). Just out of curiosity, is there a way to estimate my potential gains after purchasing a new computer? An online calculator perhaps?

Thanks,
Alex

 

[miles01110]

None that are meaningful.

 

[getz76]

The 2,2 model had a Core 2 Duo, right?

What are you doing (application-wise) that you would like to compare?

Most likely, your gains will be similar to the charted version. It will be more, not likely materially different than more recent models. There are exceptions.

The Core i7 is significantly more powerful than the Core 2 Duo series.

 

[macbwizard]

None that are meaningful.

True. But the OP might be interested in this: http://www.primatelabs.ca/geekbench/mac-benchmarks/

 

[lanervoza]

True. But the OP might be interested in this: http://www.primatelabs.ca/geekbench/mac-benchmarks/

That's pretty awesome. I will have 4x as many numbers. Sweet.

Performance heavy programs I use are Aperture, Logic, and Starcraft 2. I think I will be sufficiently pleased.

Thanks for your help everyone,

Alex