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Hi,
Currently running macOS 11.7.7 on my 2017 MacBook Pro Dual-Core Intel Core i7 3.5 GHz.
I know newer OSs have various bells and whistles. But I believe they are mainly geared to newer processors.
Would upgrading provide me any performance or reliability benefits?
If so, which is the best version to go with for me?
Thanks!
John
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14
I advise my customer that if it works, stay there. Also if you do not have a SSD installed (anyone running Mojave or above) you are missing out on fast performance. Perhaps you already have a PCIe SSD? Either version available to 4TB storage. Ventura is OK (& Sonoma) if the new way they work is Ok for you. Otherwise stay at Monterey. we service tons of MBP, MBA and iMacs and can get them running very well. Our clients are Graphic Designers, Photographers, Artists,Musicians, etc. Have fun! While the M1, M2 and M3s are the new Apple silicon, the 2017s and higher are still great units.
I advise my customer that if it works, stay there. Also if you do not have a SSD installed (anyone running Mojave or above) you are missing out on fast performance. Perhaps you already have a PCIe SSD? Either version available to 4TB storage. Ventura is OK (& Sonoma) if the new way they work is Ok for you. Otherwise stay at Monterey. we service tons of MBP, MBA and iMacs and can get them running very well. Our clients are Graphic Designers, Photographers, Artists,Musicians, etc. Have fun! While the M1, M2 and M3s are the new Apple silicon, the 2017s and higher are still great units.
You can upgrade to Ventura. There are additional features but there are also general fixes and security updates. You should always upgrade unless you have apps you depend on that would no longer be compatible.
Thanks dialabrain.
In the past, I have experienced that my computer actually ran slower after an upgrade. This has not always been the case.
As Apple has switched to a different processor platform, I'm concerned that with Apple prioritizing the new processor, a new OS might actually run slower on my older processor.
But you believe that is not the case with an upgrade from Big Sur to Ventura on my machine?
Welcome. I have two installs of Ventura. One is on an iMac Pro which is Intel and it's no slower than any previous version.
Just to add, at the end of 2023 there will be in all likelihood a new version of macOS. At that time Big Sur will no longer be supported.
Thank you, dialabrain. That's very helpful.
Goodbye Bixby Creek Bridge. ;-(
You're welcome.
Which OS is best for a 2017 MacBook Pro in terms of performance and reliability?
