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Comparison Apple MacBook Pro 13 2017 [MPXT2] vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 2014 [MGX82]

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Typeultrabookultrabook
Screen
Screen size13.3 "13.3 "
Screen typeIPSIPS
Surface treatmentglossgloss
Screen resolution
2560x1600 (16:10) /Retina Display/
2560x1600 (16:10) /IPS Retina Display/
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness510 nt
Contrast1140 :1
Light sensor
CPU
SeriesCore i5Core i5
Model7360U4288U
Processor cores22
Total threads4
CPU speed2.3 GHz
2.6 GHz /3.1 GHz using Turbo Boost technology/
TurboBoost / TurboCore frequency3.6 GHz
Passmark CPU Mark6080 score(s)4600 score(s)
SuperPI 1M10 с
RAM
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM type
DDR3 /LPDDR3/
DDR3
RAM speed2133 MHz1600 MHz
Slotsbuilt-in
Graphics card
Graphics card typeintegratedintegrated
Graphics card seriesIntel Iris GraphicsIntel Iris Graphics
Graphics card modelIris Plus Graphics 640Iris Graphics 5100
3DMark0614117 points7428 points
3DMark Vantage P5865 points
Storage
Drive type
SSD /PCIe-embedded/
SSD
Drive capacity256 GB256 GB
Connections
Connection ports
 
HDMI
Card reader
 /SDXC/
USB 3.2 gen12
USB C 3.2 gen22
Thunderbolt interfacex2 v3
x2 v1 /(Mini DisplayPort)/
Alternate Mode
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Multimedia
Webcam
1280x720 (HD) /FaceTime/
1280x720 (HD) /FaceTime HD camera 720p/
Camera shutter
Speakers22
Security
 
kensington / Noble lock
Keyboard
Backlightwhiteis absent
Key designisland typeisland type
Num block
Input device
touchpad /Force Touch/
touchpad
Battery
Battery capacity55 W*h72 W*h
Operating time10 h9 h
Powered by USB-C (Power Delivery)
Fast charge
General
Preinstalled OS
MacOS /Sierra/
MacOS /10.9 (Mavericks)/
Materialaluminiumaluminium
Dimensions (WxDxT)304.1x212.4x14.9 mm314x219x18 mm
Weight1.37 kg1.57 kg
Color
Added to E-Catalogjune 2017august 2014

Brightness

The maximum brightness that a laptop screen can provide.

The brighter the ambient light, the brighter the laptop screen should be, otherwise the image on it may be difficult to read. And vice versa: in dim ambient light, high brightness is unnecessary — it greatly burdens the eyes (however, in this case, modern laptops provide brightness control). Thus, the higher this indicator, the more versatile the screen is, the wider the range of conditions in which it can be effectively used. The downside of these benefits is an increase in price and energy consumption.

As for specific values, many modern laptops have a brightness of 250 – 300 nt and even lower. This is quite enough for working under artificial lighting of medium intensity, but in bright natural light, visibility may already be a problem. For use in sunny weather (especially outdoors), it is desirable to have a brightness margin of at least 300 – 350 nt. And in the most advanced models, this parameter can be 350 – 400 nt and even more.

Contrast

The contrast of the screen installed in the laptop.

Contrast is the largest difference in brightness between the lightest white and darkest black that can be achieved on a single screen. It is written as a fraction, for example, 560:1; while the larger the first number, the higher the contrast, the more advanced the screen is and the better the image quality can be achieved on it. This is especially noticeable with large differences in brightness within a single frame: with low contrast, individual details located in the darkest or brightest parts of the picture may be lost, increasing the contrast allows you to eliminate this phenomenon to a certain extent. The flip side of these benefits is an increase in cost.

Separately, we emphasize that in this case only static contrast is indicated — the difference provided within one frame in normal operation, at constant brightness and without the use of special technologies. For advertising purposes, some manufacturers may also provide data on the so-called dynamic contrast — it can be measured in very impressive numbers (seven-digit or more). However, you should focus primarily on static contrast — this is the basic characteristic of any display.

As for specific values, even in the most advanced screens, this indicator does not exceed 2000: 1. But in general, modern laptops have a rather low contrast ratio — it is assumed that for tasks that require more advanced image characteristics, it is more...reasonable to use an external screen (monitor or TV).

Light sensor

A sensor that monitors the intensity of ambient light when working with a laptop. Mainly used for automatic brightness control. So, in a darkened room, the backlight of the screen is dimmed, which reduces eye fatigue and helps save energy; and in bright light, the brightness of the display also increases so that the image remains visible.

Note that, technically, a webcam can be used to estimate ambient light and adjust screen brightness (see below). However, most often this is not a regular way to use it; so the presence of a light sensor is indicated mainly for those devices where a separate specialized sensor is responsible for this function.

Model

The specific model of the processor installed in the laptop, or rather, the processor index within its series (see above). Knowing the full name of the processor (series and model), you can find detailed information on it (up to practical reviews) and clarify its capabilities.

Total threads

The number of threads supported by the laptop processor.

A thread is a sequence of instructions executed by a processor. Initially, each processor core was designed for one such sequence, and the number of threads was equal to the number of cores. However, in modern CPUs, multithreading technologies are increasingly being used, which allow loading each core with two instruction sequences at once. Such technologies have different names for different manufacturers, but the principle of their operation is the same: during the inevitable pauses in the execution of one of the threads, the kernel does not idle, but works with a different sequence. Accordingly, the total number of threads in such processors is twice the number of cores; such a scheme of work significantly increases productivity (although, of course, it also affects the cost).

CPU speed

The clock speed of the processor installed in the laptop (for multi-core processors, the frequency of each individual core).

Theoretically, a higher clock speed has a positive effect on performance, as it allows the processor to perform more operations per unit of time. However, in fact, the capabilities of the CPU depend on a number of other characteristics — primarily on the series to which it belongs (see above). It even happens that of the two chips, the more performant in the overall result is the slower one. With this in mind, it makes sense to compare by clock frequency only processors of the same series, and ideally, also of the same generation; and the laptop as a whole should be judged by the complex characteristics of the system, as well as by the results of tests (see below).

TurboBoost / TurboCore frequency

Processor clock speed achieved in TurboBoost or TurboCore "overclocking" mode.

Turbo Boost and Turbo Core technologies are used by different manufacturers (Intel and AMD, respectively), but they have the same principle of operation: load distribution from more loaded processor cores to less loaded ones to improve performance. The "overclocking" mode is characterized by an increased clock frequency, and it is indicated in this case.

For more information about clock speed in general, see the relevant paragraph above.

Passmark CPU Mark

The result shown by the laptop processor in the Passmark CPU Mark test.

Passmark CPU Mark is a comprehensive test that is more detailed and reliable than the popular 3DMark06 (see above). It checks not only the gaming capabilities of the CPU, but also its performance in other modes, based on which it displays the overall score; this score can be used to fairly reliably evaluate the processor as a whole (the more points, the higher the performance).

SuperPI 1M

The result shown by the laptop processor in the SuperPI 1M test.

The essence of this test is to calculate the number "pi" to the millionth decimal place. The time spent on this calculation is the final result. Accordingly, the more powerful the processor, the smaller the result will be (this SuperPI 1M is fundamentally different from many other tests).
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