(12-15-2012, 01:16 PM)admin89 Wrote: Is it obvious ? The 2nd one (Nvidia GT 650M)
Beware overheating issues though -> CPU , GPU downclock -> Dolphin run slow . Macbook pro is not a gaming laptop , it's a multi-media laptop
And you'll need to install Windows 7/8 x64 via bootcamp to use Directx9 & 11 backend anyway . OpenGL is slow and Directx 9 & 11 have better compatibility
Having a dedicated GPU , you will have great performance & graphic (1080p) comparing to the crappy Intel HD 4000 (480p) . Integrated Intel HD GPU are not capable of running demanding games , you will have huge slowdown even with lowest res (480p) . However , having a dedicated GPU , your laptop temp will skyrocket when playing game
Let compare the CPU :
Dual Core i7 3520M (2.9-> 3.6GHz) Turbo Boost :
+3.4 GHz (for 2 active cores)
+3.6 GHz (for 1 active core).
Quad Core i7 3615QM (2.3-> 3.3GHz) Turbo Boost :
+3.1 GHz (for 4 active cores)
+3.2 GHz (for 2 active cores)
+3.3 GHz (for 1 active core)
Dolphin is a dual core app -> i7 3520M will clock at 3.4GHz and i7 3615QM will clock at 3.1 or 3.2GHz . You will have speed boost with Quad Core since Dolphin support 3 cores (LLE on threads)
-> Result : both CPU are almost equal in term of performance via Dolphin
Edit : Forgot to mention : i7-3520M is rated at a TDP of 35 W , i7-3615QM is rated at a TDP of 45 W -> i7 3520M will run cooler . The size of laptops are also important . Bigger size -> More space -> Less heat
I see, thanks a lot admin89, I really dont know much about GPU thats why I asked for help, thanks.