MacBook Pro 15 (2017) vs Notebook 9 Pro (2018)

The i9-8950HK (6c/12t, up to 4.8 GHz) and Radeon Pro Vega 20 (4GB HBM2) in the 2018 model outperform the i7-7700HQ (4c/8t, up to 3.8 GHz) and Radeon Pro 555 (2GB GDDR5) in the 2017 model, delivering significantly higher multi-threaded throughput and 100% more VRAM. The 2017 model suits video editors needing 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD for 4K timelines on macOS 10.11, but its older OS and weaker GPU limit modern workflows. The 2018 model is better for coders running Docker containers or data scientists using Python/R with 32GB DDR4 RAM and faster CPU cores, plus macOS 10.14’s improved stability. In UAE at AED 1599 vs AED 1799, the 2018 model is better because it has 50% more RAM and a 100% faster GPU for the same price. In India at ₹40900 vs ₹44900, the 2018 model wins on value because it adds 16GB RAM and Vega 20 GPU for ₹4000 less.