MacBook Pro 13 (2017) vs Notebook 9 (2016) 13"

The 2017 model wins on CPU performance with the i5-7360U (2.3–3.6 GHz, Kaby Lake) over the 2016’s i5-6267U (2.9–3.3 GHz, Skylake), and its Iris Plus 640 GPU (950 MHz) outperforms the Iris 550 (1000 MHz) in graphics tasks due to higher EU count and bandwidth. The 2017 model with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage suits coders running Docker or virtual machines who need slightly faster sustained clock speeds and better integrated graphics for light rendering. The 2016 model with 1TB storage and 4 Thunderbolt ports benefits photographers or journalists transferring large RAW files or connecting multiple 4K displays without adapters. In UAE at AED 1099 vs AED 899, the 2016 model is better because it offers double the storage for AED 200 less. In India at ₹24900 vs ₹22900, the 2016 model wins on value because 1TB storage exceeds the 2017’s 512GB by 100% for just ₹2000 extra.