The new entry level 13-inch MacBook Pro is 4% faster in single core performance and 7% faster in multi core performance than the 2015 base model 13-inch MacBook Pro, according to benchmarks from Geekbench.
The 2015 base model 13-inch MacBook Pro had a 2.7GHz Intel Core i5-5257U processor and achieved a single core score of 3439 and a multi core score of 6497.
The 2016 entry level 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar has a 2.0 GHz Intel Core i5-6360U processor and achieves a single core score of 3574 and a multi core score of 6970.
Check out the chart below for a more detailed comparison. We'll let you know as soon as benchmarks for the Touch Bar and 15-inch models are available.
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galford - November 1, 2016 at 6:53am
I love my old mac book pro since it has ports for everything , I do not like the idea of buying and carrying expensive converters
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Inspector - November 1, 2016 at 4:07am
The cooling system isn't better exactly the opposite the thing runs on higher temperature then the older model as for the sound system and display you honestly cannot tell the difference :)
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Kk - November 1, 2016 at 12:37am
And you pay 300$ more for a 4% performance increase?
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gamerscul9870 - November 1, 2016 at 12:55am
Along with the USB-C and the higher contrast Retina display.
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gamerscul9870 - November 1, 2016 at 12:56am
And improved cooling system, louder bass increasing speakers, possibly Improved battery life, etc.
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yujikimura - November 1, 2016 at 1:42am
Don't forget the extra $40-$100 for the dongles you will need.