Shootout MBP vs. others.

[maflynn]

Interesting video, I understand this isn't a comprehensive test but it does have some good insights.

I'm not a "pro" at at least in terms of what people mean when they use that term. I'm surprised at the results. It hasn't made me rethink my product choices but between apple and its Metal API and Adobe updating its software, the MBP can be an excellent choice for some folks

 

[poorcody]

That is interesting... so much of performance comes down to the "last mile" of how the software being used is written.

 

[Thysanoptera]

This may have something to do with T2, because looking at the results in this test - the staggering thing is small difference between the desktop with 2080Ti and the rx560x equipped macbook. That's like 5 times difference in processing power but yet the encoding is pretty darn close.

Here is Apple Insider comparing mini and the 4k iMac:

https://appleinsider.com/articles/1...t-difference-in-video-encoding-for-most-users

 

[SteveJUAE]

Whilst interesting in the little bubble of Adobe for creatives if you looked at another bubble of professional users your just as likely to find the MBP dead in the water and what happens when Adobe re-address W10 drivers etc

This could just be short lived bragging rights for some threads

 

[Hieveryone]

I'm just a regular user, but I prefer mac mainly because of the OS. It's really easy to use, no maintenance, works reliably with very few hiccups, and looks so beautiful.

And there's the little things. Super amazing trackpad, true tone, touch ID which was WAY more useful than I ever though would be on a macbook pro, time machine which is so easy to use, and just everything else.

The physical design is beyond amazing in terms of looks. Thin, which I like. Wish it were lighter but hey I'm sure they're doing their best. Also, that space grey is amazing too.

I used my previous 13" rMBP for almost 6 years and had no reason to upgrade except I needed the bigger screen so got a 15" as I'm starting some new things in life.

But otherwise I would've run my 13" for another 6 years if I could. Loved it, and in fact still use it as a secondary more portable computer since my 15" is on the bulkier side relatively speaking.

 

[DarthVader!]

This could just be short lived bragging rights for some threads

Here's my two cents, I'm sure bragging rights is a thing but it shows that getting a MBP is not a mistake, at least when you're looking at the performance aspect. Price and reliability are other factors.

 

[SteveJUAE]

Here's my two cents, I'm sure bragging rights is a thing but it shows that getting a MBP is not a mistake, at least when you're looking at the performance aspect. Price and reliability are other factors.

Is not a mistake possibly on one piece of software

This is my point re bragging rights in trying to extrapolate a minor point for a minority to the majority

In context of the OP posting its a good point for some

 

[BigMcGuire]

Saw this video yesterday on my youtube suggested videos.

Using Metal on my Starcraft settings resulted in a massive improvement in FPS and gameplay (using an EGPU with my MBP 13').

As someone who has dabbled in software development, it is very easy to make code that isn't efficient and I've never programmed at the level of writing device driver software or at this level so I can only imagine the complexity required. Definitely makes a difference writing for one hardware piece vs tons.

(Owner of XPS 15 and MBP 13).