Comparison of high end processors

[maelstromr]

Does anyone have good benchmarks showing the performance boost seen from the processor upgrade on the high end (with dedicated gpu) macbook pro? Weighing whether or not I "need" to invest the extra $200. Thanks in advance.

 

[simon48]

I doubt it, what are you going to do on it? I haven't seen many good benchmarks.

 

[w00t951]

The high end 2.6GHz i7-4960HQ is approximately 8% faster than the medium end 2.3GHz i7-4850HQ.

 

[UBS28]

I think the 2.3 ghz is better since it produces less heat, longer battery life and it's cheaper too. However it's slower. So it's 3 advantages against 1 disadvantage. The net results is positive to me. Unless you put a heavy weight on the slightly faster speed.

 

[maelstromr]

Thanks to those who replied. I doubt I would really see a lot of benefit from the slightly faster speed for photo editing (mid-low prosumer level) and some games. I was curious this time as the bump between the two options seems a little bigger than the last iteration.