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Is the new rMB really faster than my '13 rMBP?
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Yes first photo 21.2 sec vs 28 old macbook, so i guess the new one will have around 23 sec with m7 so still closeAgain, those tests are not representative in any way of real-world sustained performance. Someone saying, 'yeah I ran a couple tests in a row' is interesting, but it's not a test.
For a quick look, you can see this chart from last year's macbook test.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9136/the-2015-macbook-review/9
that article goes into some of the details of why this is.
This article is much more specific to Core M. http://www.anandtech.com/show/9117/analyzing-intel-core-m-performance/
with something like this being much more representative of Core M's sustained performance (and note that this is only benched against the 15-watt U processors, not the much more powerful processors of the MBP's.
I'm as vocal a proponent of Core-M and the new Macbook as anyone here - I think it's ideally suited to much of the modern computing environment. But I'm also realistic and believe in the right tool for the job. Core-M is not intended for sustained load.
[doublepost=1461435082][/doublepost]But again the new macbooks pro arent out yet, with those igpu the gap will be again big even in short cpu gpu tasks
Hear, hear!
Too many posts on the Pro and Air forums dis the MacBook, but forget what it's designed for.
Agreed.
I have a 2010 iMac with an SSD for home use, while my work computer is a 2014 Dell Latitude with a spinning hard drive, Haswell processor, and Windows 7. I enjoy my iMac far more simply because the SSD makes the bigger difference for every-day use vs. the processor power. I know, not exactly a direct comparison due to the OS's, but the difference is glaring.
Can I ask you how your 2013 rMBP is doing? Looking to buy a late 2013 or a mid 2014.
I have the late 2013 13" MBP (i7/16GB/512 SSD) and just moved to the 2016 MB m7. I can tell you that based on my day to day use, I can barely tell a difference in terms of performance. The most performance intensive task that i've subjected the m7 to so far is editing camera raw files (5DMKIII/M9/A7rii) in Lightroom with multiple brush/spot editing. I don't feel that the m7 is faster than my MBP, but it is certainly on par. That's a win for me since it is so much smaller/lighter.
It's fantastic. Longest I've owned a computer in my life (2+ years now). Really haven't seen a need to upgrade yet. I'm probably going to hold out for the presumable Summer '16 rMBP refresh.
Dunno if you'll see any performance improvement (though the GPU is probably better) - but if you're concerned about portability i think it will be as good whilst being smaller and lighter.
If that's a concern, i'd jump on it - you'll get a machine you can put Applecare on again while you're at it.
Standard disclaimer about lack of ports applies.
Maybe check out the 2015 Macbook Pro while you're at it though, they've got much better battery life than the Macbook in reality based on chatting with my ex and the experience she's had with her MB.
Then make the call on size vs. functionality.
If that's a concern, i'd jump on it - you'll get a machine you can put Applecare on again while you're at it.
Standard disclaimer about lack of ports applies.
Maybe check out the 2015 Macbook Pro while you're at it though, they've got much better battery life than the Macbook in reality based on chatting with my ex and the experience she's had with her MB.
Then make the call on size vs. functionality.