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2018 i9 MacBook Pro throttling discussion [merged]
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They could change the fan curves. In my testing the CPU under various loads (i.e. cinebench) will still throttle _hard_ even at max fans.
It’s interesting to see the difference between the i9 and the 2017 and 2016 models but why is no one comparing the 2.2ghz i7, 2.6ghz i7 and the 2.9ghz i9 of this generation?
Ok made my decision. Cancelled my i9/32/1TB order. Don't want a machine for this huge price, that has these issues, unacceptable.
I'm receiving mine in a weeks time. I'm also running on a Maxed out late 2013 - so I'll hopefully represent exactly what you're looking for.
I can compare the time it takes to build the xcode project from Unity, compile and install it onto device between the two. That would be an interesting exercise!
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Keep my MacBook Pro 15" Late 2013 until an acceptable release
Don't want the trouble with the 2018 i9. Apple needs to work on better hardware and stop making these "pro" machines smaller and smaller.
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I really do not think they can fix this by software update or optimization. So many gaming PC use thick body and many ventilation spaces to handle i9 processor, and Apple's MacBook Pro is aluminum body without any
air outlets.
Let's hope that Apple can fix this in a smater way.
i think there is a chance the keyboard condom is restricting the airflow even more and making the thermal issue worse... but thats just speculation on my part.
Well, Adobe Premiere Pro CC just updated their software to support Kaby Lake on 10.13 and Windows. Is Final Cut Pro 10.4.3 from June updated to optimize the new i9 Coffee Lake or even the 8th gen at all?
Hardware-accelerated H.264 and HEVC decoding is now supported on MacBook Pro and iMac Pro machines with Mac OS 10.13.
Windows Intel Hardware Encoding for MP4/HEVC
Hardware acceleration is now available on Windows 10 with 7th Generation (or later) Intel® Core™ processors and Intel Graphics enabled.
Hardware-accelerated H.264 and HEVC decoding is now supported on MacBook Pro and iMac Pro machines with Mac OS 10.13.
Windows Intel Hardware Encoding for MP4/HEVC
Hardware acceleration is now available on Windows 10 with 7th Generation (or later) Intel® Core™ processors and Intel Graphics enabled.
My 2014 idles around 53C, granted its a bit warmer than ~23 in my house right now. More like 80F or 26C.
This guy is working on it... very in-depth testing. Not sure on ETA. Next day or so? https://twitter.com/tldtoday
Good to know. I’m running some After Effects benchmarks right now with an i9 and 32GB. Would love if someone who has the 2.6GHz could compare.
What are you smoking! This is clearly a hardware design failure.
That comparison would be perfect, 2.2 2.6 and 2.9. With benchmarks on single and multicore.
My friend is very satisfied with his i9.
I think this is the first time Apple made a laptop that throttles like this. I mean sure, it does happen , it´s natural. But not as low as now. I´ve seen The Razer Blade 15, that is a very impressive cooling solution on that one. Many complain that it´s very varm in che chassi, but that means the warmth get out! That is good!
I´ve always bought the top model on all my computers, I´ve tested mine 2,9 GHz 2016 model today at it almost never throttle.
As I said, my friend is very satisfied. But he use it as a personal computer. For many internet tabs, and sharing programs some video-editing. He never make the processor work hard for long times.
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I think, the i9 will be very good IF you don´t you don´t do heavy load stuff for a long time. Yes, that is not acceptable.
In my case, I will keep my i9, if it´s any better than the i7 2.6. BUT if it´s worse, I will change.
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I feel kinda sorry for Apple right now. They sell the most popular products in the world, they will always be more examined than others. I mean, you don´t read EVERYWHERE that the Dell is throttling.
The keyboard thing, now this... I mean, this will make people look at other brands. Windows, is never for me (except my gaming desktop) but some will look other ways. The Razer Blade 15 for example use vapor chamber cooling, that works like a charm! I´ts a liiiittle bit thicker. I would hope Apple do something like that. With some new invention (look on the cooling on the iMac Pro! Amazing!)
But Apple can´t make their macbook thicker, we all remember when the ipad got thicker, it was a huge thing in the media.
But i relly do hope that Apple make their laptops thicker. Or that Intel stops doing **** processors, and focus more less energy processorns that overclocked garbage.
[doublepost=1532045531][/doublepost]That comparison would be perfect, 2.2 2.6 and 2.9. With benchmarks on single and multicore.
My friend is very satisfied with his i9.
I think this is the first time Apple made a laptop that throttles like this. I mean sure, it does happen , it´s natural. But not as low as now. I´ve seen The Razer Blade 15, that is a very impressive cooling solution on that one. Many complain that it´s very varm in che chassi, but that means the warmth get out! That is good!
I´ve always bought the top model on all my computers, I´ve tested mine 2,9 GHz 2016 model today at it almost never throttle.
As I said, my friend is very satisfied. But he use it as a personal computer. For many internet tabs, and sharing programs some video-editing. He never make the processor work hard for long times.
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I think, the i9 will be very good IF you don´t you don´t do heavy load stuff for a long time. Yes, that is not acceptable.
In my case, I will keep my i9, if it´s any better than the i7 2.6. BUT if it´s worse, I will change.
-----
I feel kinda sorry for Apple right now. They sell the most popular products in the world, they will always be more examined than others. I mean, you don´t read EVERYWHERE that the Dell is throttling.
The keyboard thing, now this... I mean, this will make people look at other brands. Windows, is never for me (except my gaming desktop) but some will look other ways. The Razer Blade 15 for example use vapor chamber cooling, that works like a charm! I´ts a liiiittle bit thicker. I would hope Apple do something like that. With some new invention (look on the cooling on the iMac Pro! Amazing!)
But Apple can´t make their macbook thicker, we all remember when the ipad got thicker, it was a huge thing in the media.
But i relly do hope that Apple make their laptops thicker. Or that Intel stops doing **** processors, and focus more less energy processorns that overclocked garbage.
My friend is very satisfied with his i9.
I think this is the first time Apple made a laptop that throttles like this. I mean sure, it does happen , it´s natural. But not as low as now. I´ve seen The Razer Blade 15, that is a very impressive cooling solution on that one. Many complain that it´s very varm in che chassi, but that means the warmth get out! That is good!
I´ve always bought the top model on all my computers, I´ve tested mine 2,9 GHz 2016 model today at it almost never throttle.
As I said, my friend is very satisfied. But he use it as a personal computer. For many internet tabs, and sharing programs some video-editing. He never make the processor work hard for long times.
-----
I think, the i9 will be very good IF you don´t you don´t do heavy load stuff for a long time. Yes, that is not acceptable.
In my case, I will keep my i9, if it´s any better than the i7 2.6. BUT if it´s worse, I will change.
-----
I feel kinda sorry for Apple right now. They sell the most popular products in the world, they will always be more examined than others. I mean, you don´t read EVERYWHERE that the Dell is throttling.
The keyboard thing, now this... I mean, this will make people look at other brands. Windows, is never for me (except my gaming desktop) but some will look other ways. The Razer Blade 15 for example use vapor chamber cooling, that works like a charm! I´ts a liiiittle bit thicker. I would hope Apple do something like that. With some new invention (look on the cooling on the iMac Pro! Amazing!)
But Apple can´t make their macbook thicker, we all remember when the ipad got thicker, it was a huge thing in the media.
But i relly do hope that Apple make their laptops thicker. Or that Intel stops doing **** processors, and focus more less energy processorns that overclocked garbage.
[doublepost=1532045531][/doublepost]That comparison would be perfect, 2.2 2.6 and 2.9. With benchmarks on single and multicore.
My friend is very satisfied with his i9.
I think this is the first time Apple made a laptop that throttles like this. I mean sure, it does happen , it´s natural. But not as low as now. I´ve seen The Razer Blade 15, that is a very impressive cooling solution on that one. Many complain that it´s very varm in che chassi, but that means the warmth get out! That is good!
I´ve always bought the top model on all my computers, I´ve tested mine 2,9 GHz 2016 model today at it almost never throttle.
As I said, my friend is very satisfied. But he use it as a personal computer. For many internet tabs, and sharing programs some video-editing. He never make the processor work hard for long times.
-----
I think, the i9 will be very good IF you don´t you don´t do heavy load stuff for a long time. Yes, that is not acceptable.
In my case, I will keep my i9, if it´s any better than the i7 2.6. BUT if it´s worse, I will change.
-----
I feel kinda sorry for Apple right now. They sell the most popular products in the world, they will always be more examined than others. I mean, you don´t read EVERYWHERE that the Dell is throttling.
The keyboard thing, now this... I mean, this will make people look at other brands. Windows, is never for me (except my gaming desktop) but some will look other ways. The Razer Blade 15 for example use vapor chamber cooling, that works like a charm! I´ts a liiiittle bit thicker. I would hope Apple do something like that. With some new invention (look on the cooling on the iMac Pro! Amazing!)
But Apple can´t make their macbook thicker, we all remember when the ipad got thicker, it was a huge thing in the media.
But i relly do hope that Apple make their laptops thicker. Or that Intel stops doing **** processors, and focus more less energy processorns that overclocked garbage.
So far (he has other tweets) the i9 is still winning... https://twitter.com/tldtoday/status/1020102830479167488
Yeah, it's starting to look like the 2.6 hexacore i7 is the sweet spot. Or least sour spot?