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Do you need i9 for coding?
As a programmer and a gamer, I think i5 is sufficient for gaming and programming. A compile environment that can take advantage of more threads would probably benefit from an i9. i9 is 16 threads, so compile times could be substantially higher. The i5 can overclock to close to 5 Ghz, so clock speed is not a factor.
What’s better i9 or Ryzen 9?
Here, at least on pure specs, the Ryzen 9 3900X wins hands down. It comes with support for 3,200MHz DDR4 memory and a whopping 70MB L3 cache on the die. The Core i9-9900K has lower peak official memory-speed support (2,666MHz) and a much smaller 16MB of L3 cache.
Is the Core i9 processor overkill for You?
For those whose use-case requirement revolves around day-to-day office productivity and content consumption applications, the Core i9 is definitely an overkill. The better the computing capabilities and the faster the clock speed, the higher the energy requirement.
What kind of processor does the 16-inch MacBook Pro have?
The ninth-generation (codenamed Coffee Lake) Intel processors in the 16-inch MacBook Pro are the same as the ones found in the recent 15-inch MacBook Pro. The model in this review was configured with high-end parts, so the processor in our test unit is a 2.4GHz 8-core Intel Core i9.
What is the difference between Intel Core i7 and Core i9?
Both the Intel Core i7 and Intel Core i9 are high-end processors positioned for power users. However, between the two, the latter has been positioned as an even more powerful CPU engineered and marketed for enthusiast-level users with better processing capabilities, as well as advanced Turbo Boost and in some version, Hyper-Threading features.
What’s new in the 16-inch MacBook Pro for video editors?
Video editors will appreciate a new feature that allows the user to adjust the refresh rate in the Displays system preferences. The 16-inch MacBook Pro allows users to adjust the refresh rate of the built-in display. The MacBook Pro has always had great-looking displays, and the 16-inch version doesn’t disappoint.