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 the 2018 model, with 2 more cores and higher boost clocks (5.0 GHz vs 4.8 GHz), while both share the same Vega 20 GPU. The 2018 model with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD is suited for video editors working with 4K timelines, where extra storage and memory reduce render delays and cache swaps. The 2019 model, with its faster CPU and Catalina OS, benefits coders running Docker containers or VMs that demand more parallel threads, despite half the storage. In UAE at AED 3099 vs AED 2299, the 2019 model is better because it delivers 33% more CPU cores for 26% less cost; in India at ₹74900 vs ₹49900, the 2019 model wins on value because its 8-core i9-9980HK offers 33% more processing power for 33% less money.