MacBook 12 (2018) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

The i9-9980HK (8c/16t) in the 2019 model outperforms the i9-8950HK (6c/12t) in multi-core workloads, while both share the same Vega 20 GPU and thermal limits. The 2018 model at AED 2899 (₹61,900) suits video editors needing 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD for 4K timelines without paying extra for marginal CPU gains. The 2019 model at AED 3599 (₹84,900) benefits coders running Docker containers or compiling large codebases with its 8-core CPU and dual-channel RAM, offering 25% more threads. In UAE at AED 2899 vs AED 3599, the 2018 model is better because it delivers 90% of the performance for 20% less cost; in India at ₹61,900 vs ₹84,900, the 2018 model wins on value because the price gap exceeds the CPU performance gain by 38%.