Web Browser for MBP

[JamDonut]

Hi all,

i realise this may be better suited to 'Mac Applications and Mac App store' but trying to keep this specific to alu-unibody MBP

does anyone have any knowledge of the best web browser for temps and CPU usage for a 13", or maybe even 15/17" for other users

i use safari because i use MobileMe but have recently given Chrome a chance because apparently Safari is pretty CPU intensive? is this true, does anyone have preferences/information on the most practical web browser for the MBP, ignoring user preference to the layout of the browser, or is there *embarrassingly* near enough no difference?

thanks

 

[GGJstudios]

It really doesn't matter as much which browser you use, as much as the content of sites you visit. If you're on sites with Flash, you're going to experience higher workload and temps.

 

[Dark Void]

the usage of safari isn't really cpu "intensive" at all, and it uses around 120mb of memory as well. in terms of switching your browser for the sake of cpu/ram, i think you will see similar results for all of them. just choose whatever you are most comfortable with and favor the most.

 

[JamDonut]

awesome thanks for the speedy responses

 

[GGJstudios]

If you want more information, here are just a few of many threads on this topic, found by searching the forum with Google:

Browser Wars
Your Preferred Web Browser Under Mac OS X? - Poll
Which browser to choose? Safari vs chrome vs Firefox
Best OSX browser?
Favorite browser?
Fastest browser for OSX?
What browser are you using? - Poll
Best web browser for my mac?
Which browser do you primarily use? - Poll

 

[2contagious]

I have always found Safari to load up quicker than Firefox, so I stuck with Safari.

 

[uplusd]

Safari definitely feels like the most "mac-suited" browser. Chrome/Firefox feel like cheap ports.

 

[Michael383]

I'd go with Safari. I use it on my 2011 15" MBP and haven't had any problems.

 

[alphaod]

[SARCASM]I like to use IE9. It's pretty good.[/SARCASM]

 

[Kafka]

After doing comparisons on my i5 13"MBP between Safari and Chrome watching Flash videos, it was clear that Chrome used more CPU, caused more heat, and sucked more battery life. So now I use Safari with ClickToFlash.

Also be aware that on the 15" and 17" MBPs, Flash on Chrome activates the dGPU, making that even worse and forcing you to fumble with gfxCardStatus. Safari doesn't do that.