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m1 pro 14 or 16 core gpu
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rm5
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What are you planning on doing with the 14-inch? If you're doing mostly light tasks (1080p video editing, very basic Blender scenes, etc.) then you're fine with the 14-core. But if you're doing more intense stuff that needs a bit of extra headroom, get the 16-core. The difference isn't too drastic, but it WILL matter for some things.
And, generally speaking, higher-spec machines often have another year or two of usable life, if you plan to keep it as long as possible. More up front, but longer life often = same or less cost per year of ownership as upgrading more often.
dugbug
macrumors 68010
heck, you may want to wait for reviews next week to drop and see how a loaded M2 air stacks against a base 14" and compare that against what you want to do with it.
But Ill say, m1pro/max laptops are the best laptops I have ever seen in my life so its not like you can go wrong here.
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But Ill say, m1pro/max laptops are the best laptops I have ever seen in my life so its not like you can go wrong here.
-d
jav6454
macrumors Core
If you are asking then more than likely the 14-Core GPU will work fine for you.
Apple Knowledge Navigator
macrumors 601
Performance benchmarks put the 16-core at between 7 and 12% better than the 14-core on average. So, it depends entirely on your use.
Not a very good comparison because I currently have a 2012 MBP 13’…. so basically a block of cheese would be better
tripleburst
macrumors 6502
It's clearly Brie time baby! If you can afford 32gb of ram go for it. That's just the reality of these things if you can't upgrade. Especially since it looks like you keep your macbook for a long time.
I would add that you are unlikely to recoup your initial extra outlay for the upgrades if you sell the machine. My experience has been that the super-expensive BTO option only command a modest increase in resale value ove the base specs of the common in-store models.
By all means, upgrade to what you need - but be prepared to sell for close to the same price as a non-upgraded model.
If you're really not sure if you need the upgrades, then buying "just in case" (or with some unrealistic hope of "future proofing") is a recipe for overspending.
By all means, upgrade to what you need - but be prepared to sell for close to the same price as a non-upgraded model.
If you're really not sure if you need the upgrades, then buying "just in case" (or with some unrealistic hope of "future proofing") is a recipe for overspending.
rm5
macrumors 601
Sorry if I missed it, but what MacBook Pro is that (like what year & processor)? Looks like a Unibody (2009-2012).
jav6454
macrumors Core
Given that 16GB will be fine again. However, if you have the cash and want to maintain performance, then 32GB will be fine.
rm5
macrumors 601
I had a 2012 Mac mini of the exact same spec - i5-3230M, 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB spinner. Was very slow at almost everything. Upgraded to M1 MBA and it's SO MUCH FASTER!
The M1 Pro will be more than enough for you.
That's a maybe. Software support will be the same imo. Apple tend to discontinue OS support on Macs based on their release year, regardless of how high the spec of the machine in the lineup.