Which Processor ???

[Richdj]

I realise this is going to be a reoccurring theme on here now but some advice would be appreciated...
BAsically i have a 09 release core 2.8GHZ mac 15" antiglare.

I had a dropping accident 2 weeks ago, which insurance have decided to pay for a new mac for me as opposed to repiar.

However now the new chips have come out, I dont know where to go for the I5 or I7, i do a lot of video work so im thinking I7.

But now with the antiglare the price has hiked quite a lot, if i have both I7 and antiglare... would i see much difference if I just bought the I5, next to my 2.8 . how do they compare ? is there an online comparison ?

 

[Hellhammer]

Get the i5. i7 isn't really worth it

 

[Santabean2000]

i7. Insurance is paying most/all eh?

 

[m85476585]

As far as I can tell, the only difference in the i7 is higher speed and a slightly larger cache. Based on clock speed, the i7 is only 5$ faster than a 2.53 i5, and the difference in cache will be insignificant for most applications.

It looks like they both have hyperthreading and turbo boost.

 

[Richdj]

insurance are only paying what my last one cost so to get the I7 it would cost me an extra £200, with antiglare screens going up to .
Thanks for the advice tho =)