2018 i9 MacBook Pro throttling discussion [merged]

[gobikerider]

Dell xps 15 are awsome

While the design is really nice these days I still here of too many random issues with QC that prevent me from considering one let alone Windows 10.

 

[jrichards1408]

So with this new bug fix that Apple has released will the Throttling completely disappear ? Or will it be still there ? Just a little less ?

Just a little less. Cant beat physics

 

[jrichards1408]

While the design is really nice these days I still here of too many random issues with QC that prevent me from considering one let alone Windows 10.

And apples qc is any better with its flakey keyboard and thermal issues?

 

[gobikerider]

Just a little less. Cant beat physics

Under full load it should hold steady at 2.9ghz to 3.0ghz on a full load.

 

[br0adband]

Now we see all the testing videos redone and look at the results of this fix most all of knew was coming.

 

[M.Rizk]

This update is 1,29 Gigabytes
WTF! Quite some overhead for a wrong "digital key"

Could be a complete re-install to the firmware that handles this ****.

 

[gobikerider]

And apples qc is any better with its flakey keyboard and thermal issues?

Thermal is patched was literally a firmware glitch...I won’t bother to defend Apple on the keyboard issues but they seemed to have eliminated the isssue with the third gen mechanism. As far as I’m concerned for my needs these new MBP’s are perfect for my needs.

 

[AdamSeen]

From my first test running 8 threads 'yes' binary on 13inch i7 2018 MBP before and after - it's fixed:
Before:

After:

Performance greatly improved. Maintains higher than base clock speeds whereas before it was dipping under base frequency. No drop off to 800Mhz.

 

[M.Rizk]

From my first test running 8 threads 'yes' binary on 13inch i7 2018 MBP before and after - it's fixed:
Before:
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After:
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Performance greatly improved. Maintains higher than base clock speeds whereas before it was dipping under base frequency. No drop off to 800Mhz.

This is hot... YAAAAAY! Finally I can ditch my F******** 2011 MBP.

 

[uecker87]

delete

 

[Malus120]

From my first test running 8 threads 'yes' binary on 13inch i7 2018 MBP before and after - it's fixed:
Before:
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After:
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Performance greatly improved. Maintains higher than base clock speeds whereas before it was dipping under base frequency. No drop off to 800Mhz.

Thanks for posting this. This is exactly what I was hoping to see

 

[Lobwedgephil]

From my first test running 8 threads 'yes' binary on 13inch i7 2018 MBP before and after - it's fixed:
Before:
View attachment 772519
After:
View attachment 772518
Performance greatly improved. Maintains higher than base clock speeds whereas before it was dipping under base frequency. No drop off to 800Mhz.

This is the i9 thread, but that is good to see since this affects all models. Thanks for testing!

 

[mattieb]

This is hot... YAAAAAY! Finally I can ditch my F******** 2011 MBP.

Is it hot, though?

 

[ofarlig]

I can confirm, running Cinebench I was between 3.2-3.3 Ghz once it settled on my i5 13". Got 715 score (no idea if thats good or not).

 

[The Mercurian]

I can confirm, running Cinebench I was between 3.2-3.3 Ghz once it settled on my i5 13". Got 715 score (no idea if thats good or not).

What was your score before the fix?

 

[gobikerider]

I can confirm, running Cinebench I was between 3.2-3.3 Ghz once it settled on my i5 13". Got 715 score (no idea if thats good or not).

Solid for the i5 model aligns with the 2x faster claims compared to dual core i5.

 

[ofarlig]

What was your score before the fix?

Didn't test, got it today and had just been setting it up when I saw an update so I didn't really think to test it before.

 

[skywalk423]

So with this new bug fix that Apple has released will the Throttling completely disappear ? Or will it be still there ? Just a little less ?

I just applied Apple's hot fix to my new i7 2.6 and have been hitting it with back to back CB runs. I can report that there's no more schizo throttling happening. Instead, performance stays steady (above base clock) and gradually decreases as temp stays around 100C for longer and longer.

Fresh CB run: 1001 (~3Ghz average)
Next run: 959 (~2.9)
Next run: 910 (~2.8)
Next run: 899 (~2.8)
Final run: 888 (~2.75)

2 pieces of good news after some very light and unscientific CB testing: No more crazy throttling, and it held base clock even under sustained load.

 

[souko]

What was your score before the fix?

It was about 600 according to notebookchecknet review

 

[dan9700]

I have good news i have the i9 32ram and installed the update and ran some final cut renders and im seeing a massive improvement, i will so more tests and update you but i have to pop out but im so glad i kept the i9 and apple came thru so quickly and fixed it

 

[sk8r1230]

still waiting to see an i9. this will help me decide if i should upgrade my 2.6

 

[Elektrofone]

I have good news i have the i9 32ram and installed the update and ran some final cut renders and im seeing a massive improvement, i will so more tests and update you but i have to pop out but im so glad i kept the i9 and apple came thru so quickly and fixed it

Can you post some screenshots of Intel Power Gadget during render or during a Cinebench run? Thanks!

 

[dan9700]

still waiting to see an i9. this will help me decide if i should upgrade my 2.6

I had to go out but i promice once im back ill test more and post intel screenshots but i have hope

 

[Nozuka]

From my first test running 8 threads 'yes' binary on 13inch i7 2018 MBP before and after - it's fixed:

After:
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Performance greatly improved. Maintains higher than base clock speeds whereas before it was dipping under base frequency. No drop off to 800Mhz.

My i5 13inch looks pretty much the same as yours.

Didn't test it before the update though.

 

[LeeW]

Way better on my new 13", steady 3ghz+ under prolonged load.