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- 3.4 Ghz i7 MacBook Pro (2015), iPad Pro (2014), iPhone Xs Max. Apple TV 4K
6 x 2.4Ghz "Westmere" or 4 x 3.2Ghz "Nehalem"...decisions, decisions, decisions...
So I'll likely be upgrading from my Quad G5 before the end of the year. Apple has finally updated the MacPro line so things look good.
Now my issue is do I get the high clocked 4 core or the lower clocked 6 core? I do a fair amount of CPU intensive things, most notably ripping video and audio so more CPUs is always a plus, but faster can be better (but not always). Price wise the machines compare out to within a few hundred dollars of each other so price doesn't really play a big role in this decision. I've always been a firm believer in the old adage "buy the most computer you can afford" but in this case it's the CPU specs that are in question, not my bank account.
Anyone smart on these two CPUs and have any advice? Either will likely fit my needs and be a great replacement for my ageing and ailing Qud G5 machine.
So I'll likely be upgrading from my Quad G5 before the end of the year. Apple has finally updated the MacPro line so things look good.
Now my issue is do I get the high clocked 4 core or the lower clocked 6 core? I do a fair amount of CPU intensive things, most notably ripping video and audio so more CPUs is always a plus, but faster can be better (but not always). Price wise the machines compare out to within a few hundred dollars of each other so price doesn't really play a big role in this decision. I've always been a firm believer in the old adage "buy the most computer you can afford" but in this case it's the CPU specs that are in question, not my bank account.
Anyone smart on these two CPUs and have any advice? Either will likely fit my needs and be a great replacement for my ageing and ailing Qud G5 machine.