Any performance drop with a retina display?

Hi!
I'd love to buy a Macbook Pro 15" Retina Display but knowing that retina renders a very higher resolution, is there any performance drop in comparison with a normal Macbook Pro?
I'm a developer and I wonder if a Retina display would be a good idea? Is it softer for the eyes?
Thanks!

I use my 4-month old, 2012 Retina Macbook Pro for music applications, presentations, and graphic design.
This computer is leaps & bounds above the competition in performance and convenience. I expect it to last me a very long time!
On that note, keep in mind some of the new Oct. 2013 15" rMBP's do not have an NVIDIA Graphics Card. In my opinion, having this component in the computer is crucial as a developer!
If I were you, I'd shop for a refurbished 15" rMBP, as I did. As I see it, I saved $500+ getting a brand new state-of-the-art computer in a different type of box.

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