2017 MBP 15";560 GPU; 2.8GHz vs. 2.9GHz

[mac_monkey]

Hey guys and girls, i was just thinking about buying one of the 2017 MBPs and realized that the 2.9 GHz MBP is 150€ more expensive than the 2.8 GHz with 560 gpu. Are there any other differences and is that small difference worth the 150 bucks?

Thanks alot!

mac_monkey

 

[mac_monkey]

Is this the wrong thread for such a question?

 

[vjobs]

You're in the right thread

Apart from the slightly higher clock speed, the 2.8 GHz has a 6MB cache while the 2.9 GHz has a 8MB cache. Cache is used for tasks that need very fast accessibility to the processor (cache is faster that normal RAM). With more cache memory, it will be faster in handling different tasks that use the cache.

I have ordered the exact same configuration with the 2.9 GHz 8MB L3-cache for future proofing. Up to you if that's worth the money.

 

[mac_monkey]

You're in the right thread

Apart from the slightly higher clock speed, the 2.8 GHz has a 6MB cache while the 2.9 GHz has a 8MB cache. Cache is used for tasks that need very fast accessibility to the processor (cache is faster that normal RAM). With more cache memory, it will be faster in handling different tasks that use the cache.

I have ordered the exact same configuration with the 2.9 GHz 8MB L3-cache for future proofing. Up to you if that's worth the money.

Thanks for your reply. I think i will go the same way, especially since the 2.9 GHz version is available within the next few days