MacBook Pro 2015 VS MacBook Pro 2016 (Question about performance and discrete card importance)?

Question

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I thought about replacing my iMac (21.5 late 2012) with a 15-inch Proshka. An external 27-inch monitor is available, thanks :)
The main issue is the presence and absence of discrete graphics. How much is it necessary to bother with this topic if the main tool is Illustrator (logos, branding, corporate identity - the main area of ​​\u200b\u200bwork and love). Well, in general, in terms of performance, what can you say? Is there a noticeable difference in the same areas (Ai, PS)? Slippers, pliz, do not rush - I'm not very strong in pieces of iron, so the mosk breaks ...

Answer 1

As much as I love the 2015 model, it might make sense for a designer to look at the 2017 model. The screen, the graphics subsystem, the cooling system have been significantly improved, the touchbar can be good for anything, it seems that Adobe packages are adapted for it. I think that for a programmer in 2015, the model is currently more optimal, but there is a doubt about the designer, I would be inclined in this case to a new model, because what is improved in it will be directly involved in the work constantly, and the price is comparable and quite close.

Answer 2

Already the third poppy with an integrated vidyushka. I am engaged in design (AI, PS, ID), photo processing (PS, LR, C1), sometimes I make video editing for the final kata. NEVER, never experienced the convenience and slowness of an integrated graphics card. Enough for everything with a head. Of course, a discrete is never superfluous, but on the 15th 2015 I am now very comfortable in terms of performance.
To the answer above +. The new 15 is better in terms of cooling and noise, but I won’t say that it’s cardinal. If you have money, take 2017.