I am considering buying a Macbook pro 15 inch without retina display: 2.3 ghz model vs 2.6 ghz model

     I am planning to use this computer for VIDEO EDITING (final cut pro), and MUSIC MAKING (logic pro). Even though i only listed logic pro and final cut pro, i plan on having multiple softwares. I have been editing and making music for a while so this wouldnt be "messing around" with software. i am serious about both video editing and music making and use them both as occupations around the town i live in. I've been hearing that the macbook 15 inch 2.6ghz is more powerful than the 2.3ghz.
     THE QUESTION: is spending the extra money for the 2.6ghz model worth it for using my computer for video editing, music making, and some large programs on my computer as well. Also: in my case would a quad core be more useful than dual core?

Not immediately, for the average user. In about 5 years, when software needs more processor horsepower its nice to have that extra .3Ghz. It means the useful lifespan of your computer might be extended an extra year, to extend past trends into the future. Although predicting software trends is probably unwise.
You also get a better resale value out of a faster processor. If you planon doing processor intensive work like video editing then you should get the fast processor in any case. Ald lastly, if you have the extra money you should do it just on principle.

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