Not tech savvy...which laptop has more powerful processor?
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The newer model will have an update processor generation, like gen 2 vs gen 5, or something. The 5 year old model will be slower, unless one is a dual core versus a quad core. Also, the 4gb ram will most likely be upgradeable to 16gb while the newer 2016 machine will have the RAM soldered in place and not upgradeable.
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The "devil is in the details".
Technically…there are two computers that match the info given.
Technically there are no 2016 "Pro's" yet.
You mentioned a "2016 Pro 2.7ghz". I'm assuming you mean "MacBook Pro" (just like above with the 2011 MacBook Pro). "Pro" is not a good way to describe things.
There's approximately 4 years difference between these two computers…which newer computer's are almost always faster than older computers (year to year)…especially the same model line (MacBook Pro). When there's 4 years difference. Almost guaranteed that the 2015 model is faster.
But in this situation it's not that easy. Firstly…the 2011 computer you listed has either a 15" or 17" display. The 2015 computer you listed only has a 13" display.
So the first thing we need to know is…are you aware of this display size difference? And second…is this important to you?
- Nick
Technically…there are two computers that match the info given.
Technically there are no 2016 "Pro's" yet.
You mentioned a "2016 Pro 2.7ghz". I'm assuming you mean "MacBook Pro" (just like above with the 2011 MacBook Pro). "Pro" is not a good way to describe things.
There's approximately 4 years difference between these two computers…which newer computer's are almost always faster than older computers (year to year)…especially the same model line (MacBook Pro). When there's 4 years difference. Almost guaranteed that the 2015 model is faster.
But in this situation it's not that easy. Firstly…the 2011 computer you listed has either a 15" or 17" display. The 2015 computer you listed only has a 13" display.
So the first thing we need to know is…are you aware of this display size difference? And second…is this important to you?
- Nick
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