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

The i9-9980HK (8c/16t) in the 2019 model outperforms the i9-8950HK (6c/12t) in multi-threaded workloads, despite lower base clock, while both share the same Vega 20 GPU. The 2018 model with 32GB RAM and macOS Mojave suits video editors running Final Cut Pro with 4K timelines, as 36GB total system memory (including VRAM) aids smoother rendering. The 2019 model with 24GB RAM and Catalina is better for coders compiling large codebases or running Docker containers, thanks to its 8-core CPU and newer OS support for modern dev tools. In UAE at AED 3099 vs AED 2799, the 2019 model is better because it costs AED 300 less with a faster 8-core CPU; in India at ₹74900 vs ₹64900, the 2019 model wins on value because it delivers 33% more cores for ₹10,000 less.