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Real-world difference i5 and i7 processors?
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When I got my 13" MacBook Pro in 2016 I sprung for the 3.3Ghz i7 upgrade. Honestly, I'm not sure it makes that much of a difference for day to day tasks (software development) over my previous computer which I think was the 2012 Pro. The biggest difference for me came from going from 8Gb to 16Gb RAM which was a world of difference.
With the 2018 model, I'm on the fence about whether I want to pull the trigger, but if I do I'm thinking that going from dual to quad-core will be the more notable difference rather compared to getting a slightly faster CPU.
With the 2018 model, I'm on the fence about whether I want to pull the trigger, but if I do I'm thinking that going from dual to quad-core will be the more notable difference rather compared to getting a slightly faster CPU.
Personally when I open up around 100 selected RAW shots (each file at around 45mb) for batch processing from my Sony AR3, the i7 quad core processor would handle it way better.
It would be interesting to see how an older Gen quad core i7 Haswell compares to these new quad core i5 coffee lake chips
OP if you’re doing processor heavy work, like what you mentioned with photography and video editing, go with the i7
These new six core coffee lake chips are beasts.
For my uses, the software I require is generally office, and my late 2013 is still plenty of power for that! The basic functions of these intel chips hasn’t changed since the ivy bridge days so most business suite functions are more or less identical today. If you were doing that kind of work, which you stated you aren’t, then I would say go with the lowest end model as there’s no need for all that extra power.
For processor demanding tasks though, like video, photo and music work, the i7 should make a difference especially as time is money in those fields.
OP if you’re doing processor heavy work, like what you mentioned with photography and video editing, go with the i7
These new six core coffee lake chips are beasts.
For my uses, the software I require is generally office, and my late 2013 is still plenty of power for that! The basic functions of these intel chips hasn’t changed since the ivy bridge days so most business suite functions are more or less identical today. If you were doing that kind of work, which you stated you aren’t, then I would say go with the lowest end model as there’s no need for all that extra power.
For processor demanding tasks though, like video, photo and music work, the i7 should make a difference especially as time is money in those fields.