Guest Mirezzi Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Okay, so I'm totally confused by the history of i7 processors and the Sandybridge family. I looked at the refurbs and they have i7 2.8 GHz processors in the 15" Macbook Pro. Then, they have 2.3 GHz quad-core i7 versions for a few hundred dollars more. The quad-cores are stated to be twice as fast for certain applications as the earlier i7 processors. NOW, for brand new 15" Macbook Pro, I see that the fastest offering is a 2.2 GHz quad-core i7...which doesn't make any sense to me. Anybody up on the history of the i7 line? It's driving me crazy. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67985-question-for-macbook-pro-folks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakapo Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Different architecture. All the 2011 MBPs are sandy bridge. Don't know the specifics but clock for clock sandy bridge is supposed to be 10-20% faster than the previous nehalem. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67985-question-for-macbook-pro-folks/#findComment-1632650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mirezzi Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Upon further reading, I think I have it figured out...thanks kakapo my sweets! Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67985-question-for-macbook-pro-folks/#findComment-1632657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 yeah, clock cycles rarely mean that much these days, it's more about the architecture of the CPU. does this mean you'll be making a purchase, The Overlook? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide oscillik's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67985-question-for-macbook-pro-folks/#findComment-1632689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mirezzi Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Yeah, I reckon I'm going with the 2.2 GHz i7 quad-core 15"...it has everything I need and I don't think the extra dough for the 2.3 GHz version is worth it. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67985-question-for-macbook-pro-folks/#findComment-1632725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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