But with a separate GPU, the CPU and GPU compete over 85 watts of power. However, on Iris Pro the GPU is part of the CPU, so the CPU and GPU will have to compete over the 45 watt CPU limit. Wouldn't forcing the GPU and CPU to share 45 watts vs 85 watts reduce performance, even though Iris Pro is more efficient?
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It would reduce performance only if the components needed more power. While that may very well happen under many circumstances, its not guaranteed to happen all the time, even when gaming.
Its also 50W more cooling that is required of the chasis, which I believe is the bigger deal.
Right, So the Iris Pro set up is limited to only 45W. the CPU+GPU setup can have up to 85W. So there will probably be many circumstances where Iris pro performance is reduced because it only gets up to 45W. Thus, Iris Pro still performs better despite being disadvantaged by less max power consumption.
Ok, I am just worried about throttling which is a big issue on my 2012 rMBP w/GT650m. However, it sounds like both setups could be throttled - the Iris Pro due to power and the dGPU based on heat.
Iris Pro can be throttled from heat too.
Someone could argue its easier to dissipate heat when it is separated and not all on one spot
I think I want the same. Just replaced my MacBook for a iPad pro, but I loved that computer. My favorite Mac ever !
If the new RMBP are closer to the MacBook I will be super happy. Of course they won't be the same thickness, but some refinement, bit of slimming and will be superb.
Also I should chime in here that I need a computer that does 3D well [interior and product design]. However I think the days of the IGP are gone. Get a PS4 if you want to game.
Has throttling been an issue on the current Iris Pro models? What about on the current ones with the dGPU?
btw... who says the rMBPs will stay at 85W?
Should they really ditch MagSafe in favor of USB-C they could go up to 100W within the specs of the standard.
This would, from what I have gathered from reading the many, many posts in this thread, mean that Apple would have to care about being the best with the latest tech, which is not what Apple are about... at least with the MBP. If they were:
1. We would have already had an update of the 15" last year to Broadwell
2. Previous iterations of the MBP would have had better dGPUs.
It seems that there are a number of people who want gaming performance and thus want Apple to wait until the new GPUs are released... but Apple don't make the MBP for gamers. they make them for business/professional users. So, unless there is going to be a huge about face from Apple in how they design and market their machines, I can't see them waiting until June just for a better GPU. Especially as they are already so far behind the competition with the current line up.
If there is this thread will easily surpass a million views before the keynote.
Let's look at competitor... like Dell (but i could point MANY other ), wouldn't it be nice to remove that HUGE bezel around the screen?? A re-design lover would dig that!
The MacBook lineis the last with a Fisher Price bezel..... the Air probably being the worst
Now wouldn't a screen like that be gorgeous?? instead of
Design wise the MBP is better, but that screen ugh!!
Let's look at competitor... like Dell (but i could point MANY other ), wouldn't it be nice to remove that HUGE bezel around the screen?? A re-design lover would dig that!
The MacBook lineis the last with a Fisher Price bezel..... the Air probably being the worst
Now wouldn't a screen like that be gorgeous?? instead of
Design wise the MBP is better, but that screen ugh!!
Aaaaahhh.
Mmmmm.
The bezel on the XPS makes me more than a little hot under the collar.
I mean look at it.
Look at it!
So, so sexy.
I really hate the rest of it though, can't stand black computers.
Looking at it is like taking a cheese grater to my eyes.
(MY eyes, I'm the problem here, I'm aware of that
)God, if Apple just keeps the overall design of the rMBP and shrinks the bezel I might end up perpetrating unspeakable acts of affect upon it.
And to think that we had THAT before!!!Aaaaahhh.
Mmmmm.
The bezel on the XPS makes me more than a little hot under the collar.
I mean look at it.
Look at it!
So, so sexy.
I really hate the rest of it though, can't stand black computers.
Looking at it is like taking a cheese grater to my eyes.
(MY eyes, I'm the problem here, I'm aware of that
God, if Apple just keeps the overall design of the rMBP and shrinks the bezel I might end up perpetrating unspeakable acts of affect upon it.
Look how tiny it was!
OMG could this be a leak?
I feel so sad that everything at the presentation will be about the new apple watch wristbands
I feel so sad that everything at the presentation will be about the new apple watch wristbands
LOL exactly my tag line!
Now... Is this legit?
I still don't think you can or should fill 2 hour long event with wristbands.. A smaller iPad pro and a smaller iPhone that's been done already...
It's a tag line from the october 2014 Apple event.. Quassel here being crafty as always ^^
Got a 2008 Macbook unibody which I would like to retire but am waiting for a redesign/Skylake/USB-type C.My 2007 MacBook wants to retire ASAP, please let it be March
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