Older Macbook Pro VS. Air Performance?
I currently have this MBP:
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 8 GB
Processor Interconnect Speed: 4.8 GT/s
Would I notice much difference in performance between this Mac and a new Macbook Air
1.8GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7
4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
256GB flash storage
Is the video card in the Air bad? I didn't even see it listed in the store.
Thanks.
Relative performance is dependent upon the particular application of each computer.
Moreover, you don't indicate the type of storage drive on your MBP.
With the MBP having a conventional HDD, and the MBA having an SSD, the Air will perform a variety of functions faster than the MBP, i.e. booting, application launching. These are operations in which the SSD's speed advantage will shine.
However, if you are doing a complex CPU or GPU dependent operation such as decoding/encoding a video file, playing certain types of games, or manipulating data within memory, the MBP will perform these tasks with greater alacrity.
The MBA can't be outfitted with memory beyond 4 GB, whereas the MBP can have at least double that amount, if inclined. The MBP can also be upgraded to an SSD, in which there would no longer be any deficit, no matter the task.
In essence, the stock MBA could be quite a bit faster for some folks than a stock MBP. However, the MBP has the potential to be the overall winner, if the user so inclines as to outfit the MBP in a net superior configuration.
That being said, the question can only be answered straightforwardly if we know more about your situation.
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