1.4GHz dual-core (Air) vs 2.4GHz dual-core (Pro)

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1.4GHz dual-core (Air) vs 2.4GHz dual-core (Pro)

Hi all!

Is there a way to quantify the difference in processing power between the 1.4GHz dual-core in the new 13 inch Macbook Air and the 2.4GHz dual-core in the 13 inch Macbook Pro?

How would you all explain the difference in power and capability?

Thanks for any input!

MacBook Pro with Retina display

Posted on Apr 30, 2014 11:22 AM

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Melophage

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Apr 30, 2014 7:59 PM in response to skyyame

skyyame,

performance benchmarks can be used to quantify the difference in processing power, but if the benchmarks don’t closely resemble your typical tasks, then they might not be relevant for you.

If you’re trying to make a purchasing decision between two particular Macs, what would you like to do with whichever one you do purchase?

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