Is the MacBook Pro 17" Faster than the 15"?
Apparently so according to BareFeats.com which just tested a MacBook Pro 17" compared to a 15" version. During CPU intensive tasks the MacBook Pro 17" showed a difference of about 8-10% which is in line with the 8% higher clock.
The MacBook Pro 17" really showed it's teeth during intensive GPU tasks where it outperformed the 15" by up to 43%!
"We were puzzled but pleased with the results, but after receiving a tip from Michael Bean of AMUG, we rechecked the 17" MacBook Pro's X1600 GPU's core and memory speeds before, during and after running 3D Games using Graphiccelerator's "Show ATI Frequencies" function. Before starting a series of runs, the core measured 311MHz frequency. When we ran 3D games, it jumped to 423MHz. After sitting idle a few minutes, it fell back to 311MHz. We measured a similar jump in the GPU's memory clock from 297MHz to 450MHz. Now we know why the 17" MacBook Pro performed as well as the Intel iMac on the 3D Game tests."
Watch out Apple Forums... yer gonna get an earfull once 15" owners catch wind of this... Let the angry MBP 15" owners ranting and raving begin now! Check the story out for yourself at BareFeats.
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