Discrete Graphics?

[LincolnsiPod]

Iris Pro is very good in terms of performance but I wouldn't go so far as to say that it's better than the 650M. It would seem that if you pumped up the resolution and graphics quality in games, the 650M nearly always has the edge over Iris Pro. A good article to check out: http://www.anandtech.com/show/6993/intel-iris-pro-5200-graphics-review-core-i74950hq-tested

That's why I'm wondering if the Iris Pro's only real advantage is less power consumption, not performance. I'm actually considering a refurbished 15 inch with the 650M.

 

[chrizel]

if the 13 and lower 15inch models both have iris pro now then nothing is really justifying the 15inch anymore besides quad core.

The 13 inch models don't have Iris Pro, they just have Iris graphics.

 

[kwokaaron]

That's why I'm wondering if the Iris Pro's only real advantage is less power consumption, not performance. I'm actually considering a refurbished 15 inch with the 650M.

I would say that yes, its main advantage is that it has a smaller power consumption compared to the 650M. The refurbished 15 inch is definitely not a bad choice if you're considering that and a 13 inch. I used to use a 13 inch Macbook before and I can tell you after I've upgraded to a 15 inch it was godsend.

 

[isephmusic]

That's why I'm wondering if the Iris Pro's only real advantage is less power consumption, not performance. I'm actually considering a refurbished 15 inch with the 650M.

ill sell you mine. perfect condition (non retina) 100 charges on the battery

 

[LincolnsiPod]

I would say that yes, its main advantage is that it has a smaller power consumption compared to the 650M. The refurbished 15 inch is definitely not a bad choice if you're considering that and a 13 inch. I used to use a 13 inch Macbook before and I can tell you after I've upgraded to a 15 inch it was godsend.

That's my suspicion too regarding display size, and if I opted for a 13 inch, it will only have Iris (not Pro), so graphic wise at least, a refurbished MBP with 650M and 15 inches actually looks like the cheaper and better choice.

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ill sell you mine. perfect condition (non retina) 100 charges on the battery

You lost me at non-retina.

 

[erigas]

Iris Pro is benching better for pro apps like Solidworks, Maya etc.