13 inch - 2.5 GHz or 2.9 GHz

Hi everyone!
I'm investing in a 13 inch MacBook Pro for college! I'm just wondering is the 2.5GHz or the 2.9GHz better?
I'm a science student, so I will mainly be doing essays, presentations, internet browsing, watching movies, playing computer games (sims) & downloading/listening to music!
2.5 GHz = 2.5GHz dual core i5, 4GB ram & 500gb hard drive. = 1,221.39euro
2.9 GHz = 2.9GHz dual core i7, 8GB ram & 750gb hard drive. = 1,503.06euro
Which would be better do ye guys think? (money is not an obstacle)!
Also I get an 80euro giftcard with the laptop (education shopping) so should I buy iWorks using the giftcard when I get my laptop off the mac app store?
Or would you guys recommend Microsoft office?
Thanks everyone!!

Get the 2.5 and save your money for when you graduate.

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