Refurbished 2012 rMBP or 2013 rMBP?

[schmibibi]

Hello,

I am in the market for a new MBP and am trying to decide between the following two models listed below. (I will be using this computer professionally for audio, photo and video editing, and will also need to run Windows.)

Although I could afford either one, I would rather save money for other needs if I wouldn't really notice a difference. But since I spend so much time on my computer, if the difference is noticeable, it would probably be worth the extra investment.
What do you think: Is it worth the extra €500 for the newest machine?

Refurbished 2012:
2.7 Quadcore i7 processor
Intel HD Graphics 4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
16 GB DDR3L SDRAM (1600 MHz)
768 GB SSD

OR new 2013:
2,6 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
Intel Iris Pro Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (2 GB GDDR5)
16 GB 1600 MHz RAM
512 GB SSD

Thanks for your input.

Bibi

 

[iThink Apple]

Hello,

I am in the market for a new MBP and am trying to decide between the following two models listed below. (I will be using this computer professionally for audio, photo and video editing, and will also need to run Windows.)

Although I could afford either one, I would rather save money for other needs if I wouldn't really notice a difference. But since I spend so much time on my computer, if the difference is noticeable, it would probably be worth the extra investment.
What do you think: Is it worth the extra €500 for the newest machine?

Refurbished 2012:
2.7 Quadcore i7 processor
Intel HD Graphics 4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB GDDR5)
16 GB DDR3L SDRAM (1600 MHz)
768 GB SSD

OR new 2013:
2,6 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
Intel Iris Pro Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (2 GB GDDR5)
16 GB 1600 MHz RAM
512 GB SSD

Thanks for your input.

Bibi

I would say so.....You have a new Processor generation, new generation AC Wifi and faster SSDs.....So yes for me

 

[sholzer]

I would say so.....You have a new Processor generation, new generation AC Wifi and faster SSDs.....So yes for me

+1 I would get the latest generation for these reasons

 

[sonicrobby]

I normally tend to go towards refurbished models because the price difference is so great. The 2GB of VRAM on the GT 750M does look appealing to me, but there really hasn't been much that I couldn't do on the 650M (I currently have the top model you listed). I would always choose the higher storage option if its a a cheaper price though; I only have 80GB left on my 768GB SSD, and to be honest the speed of the current SSDs is nothing to complain about. So the only real differences I see is the significant Gcard improvement and the extra hour of battery life. I personally don't see that worth the extra 500 pounds. (is that like $750? if so definitely not worth it) Maybe 200 pounds max I would consider it... But its your call

 

[schmibibi]

Thanks for the input.