14 DAY TRIAL // Early benchmark tests carried out on the new MacBook Pro family have revealed that even the entry-level 13-inch performs well compared to powerful Mac Pro workstations, and new recent ones at that.
The tests were carried out using Geekbench, a tool that provides a comprehensive set of benchmarks.
They revealed that event the slowest MacBook Pro is just as powerful as the high-end previous-generation MacBook Pro.
The fastest new MacBook Pro is, in fact, 80% faster than the fastest previous-generation MacBook Pro, the same tests showed.
Most notably, the fastest of Apple’s new ‘Thunderbolt’ MacBook Pros is actually faster than a number of Mac Pro workstations, including those from the current generation.
The scores for the Early 2011 MacBook Pros, according to primatelabs.ca, are: · MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2011) Intel Core i7-2820QM 2.3 GHz (4 cores) - 10164 · MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2011) Intel Core i7-2720QM 2.2 GHz (4 cores) - 10026 · MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2011) Intel Core i7-2820QM 2.3 GHz (4 cores) - 9886 · MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2011) Intel Core i7-2635QM 2.0 GHz (4 cores) - 8804 · MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011) Intel Core i7-2620M 2.7 GHz (2 cores) -
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A more comprehensive set of details and scores can be found on the Geekbench Result Browser, here.
Apple’s new MacBook Pro family has been equipped with next generation processors and graphics from Intel and AMD, includes the high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology (Apple-talk for ‘Light Peak), and a new FaceTime HD camera, which replaces the previous iSight web cam.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,199 and is available in two configurations: one with a 2.3 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5, and 320GB hard drive; and one with a 2.7 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7, and a 500GB hard drive (for $1,499).
The new 15-inch MacBook Pro, starting at $1,799, is available in two models: one with a 2.0 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 CPU, AMD Radeon HD 6490M graphics, and a 500GB hard drive; and one with a 2.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, AMD Radeon HD 6750M, and 750GB hard drive ($2,199).
Finally, the new 17-inch MacBook Pro is priced at $2,499 and features a 2.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics, and a 750GB hard drive.