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Processor Speed (now new problem)

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thrilla21

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Hey guys. A few days ago I posted saying I wanted to get a new MacBook Pro. Well I'm still deciding on what I want to do and one thing I'm hung up on (just because I don't know much about it) is the processor speed. I looked it up and on my current MBP, I had 2.4GHz. Now will purchasing a 2.0 or 2.2 make that much of a difference? I really don't "want" to spend the extra $300 for the 2.2 but I wonder if going from 2.4 to 2 will be too much of a difference.

Thoughts?

Thanks :)
 
I doubt you could measure a difference. Overall computer speed depends on the chipset (the "glue: that interfaces cpu to the rest of the machine), RAM speed, amount of RAM, HDD speed, internet connection speed, etc.
 
The new ones have far more power than your 2.4GHz model, even though they have a lower base clock speed. They are quad core, have hyperthreading (each core can act like two), and turbo boost (the clock speed will go higher if the application you are using would benefit from it), so in fact you are buying a faster computer, even with the 2.0GHz vs. 2.4GHz.
 
if you are choosing between the 2.0 and the 2.2 of the new models, also note that buying the 2.2 gets you a better graphics card, which will be worth it if you use your laptop for gaming or more graphically demanding applications like aperture or final cut. if you aren't a heavy user of those types of applications, the 2.0 will still be a massively sufficient upgrade :)
 
stevemiller said:
if you are choosing between the 2.0 and the 2.2 of the new models, also note that buying the 2.2 gets you a better graphics card, which will be worth it if you use your laptop for gaming or more graphically demanding applications like aperture or final cut. if you aren't a heavy user of those types of applications, the 2.0 will still be a massively sufficient upgrade :)
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is there a BIG performance boost from th 256mb vidoe card vs the 1gb video card?
 
thrilla21 said:
Hey guys. A few days ago I posted saying I wanted to get a new MacBook Pro. Well I'm still deciding on what I want to do and one thing I'm hung up on (just because I don't know much about it) is the processor speed. I looked it up and on my current MBP, I had 2.4GHz. Now will purchasing a 2.0 or 2.2 make that much of a difference? I really don't "want" to spend the extra $300 for the 2.2 but I wonder if going from 2.4 to 2 will be too much of a difference.

Thoughts?

Thanks :)
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the 2011 2.0, 2.2 and 2.3GHz models are quad-core (4x) whereas your 2.4GHz model is dual-core (2x). Thus, going from 2.4GHz dual-core to 2.0GHz quad-core, you'll see an immense performance boost. For example: the geekbench score for your 2.4GHz CPU is around 2600/4300 (integer/Floating point), whereas the geekbench score for the 2.0GHz quad CPU is around 7400/14500 (integer/Floating point).
 
Thanks everyone. I finally ordered it. I needed to do it by today because we are currently having tax free weekend so the deed is finally done. I'm really, really excited about this. My current MBP is really dirty and just I'm ready for a new one. I've been deleting basically everything on my laptop other than things I don't need/want so yay!
 
thrilla21 said:
Thanks everyone. I finally ordered it. I needed to do it by today because we are currently having tax free weekend so the deed is finally done. I'm really, really excited about this. My current MBP is really dirty and just I'm ready for a new one. I've been deleting basically everything on my laptop other than things I don't need/want so yay!
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Which one did you decide to get in the end?
 
reclusive46 said:
Which one did you decide to get in the end?
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This. :)

The 2.2 is the sweet spot IMO on the 15", get the 1GB VRAM, but don't waste the $$$ going to the 2.3. Do RAM and SSD on your own for far less $. The AG and Hi-res = goodness, if you have the $.
 
I got the 15' MBP with the 2.0 processor and basic everything with it.

Will Lion be on it or will I have to buy it?
 
It might or might not be depending on if they have any stock left from before lion. But even if you do get a SL one you can get lion for free from apple at their up to date page.
 
Ok I ordered my MBP over 24 hours ago and it still is in the "processing items" phase. I also still haven't received an email saying they received my order or anything (like it said it would.) I called this morning and got it checked out and he said he'd send me another email and I still don't have anything. :(
 
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