Macbook Pro Retina Question - processor

Hey guys,
I'm seriously considering getting the Macbook Pro Retina display. I'm a graphic designer and this would be awesome for work. I'm thinking about getting the 2.6GHz and upgrading to the 16gb ram. I run alot of programs for work, basically the whole Adobe Master Suite. Sometimes I have Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects all open at the same time so I need a powerful computer. My question to you guys is, I was considering maybe getting the 2.7 GHz processor instead of the 2.6GHz, is there a big difference in performace between the 2.6 and 2.7GHz? Is it worth the extra money to get the 2.7GHz?

for the price difference? not really worth it since it's not a big jump in speed.
if you'e going from 2.6GHz to 3GHz then I would suggest you go for it.
you're fine with the config you're thinking of purchasing.
I don't think an extra second or two in processing speed would make that much of an impact to what you'll be using it for.

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