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, while both share the same Vega 20 GPU. The 2018 model suits video editors needing 32GB RAM and 512GB SSD for 4K timelines on a tighter budget, with macOS Mojave still supporting legacy plugins. The 2019 model, with its 8-core CPU and Catalina OS, benefits coders compiling large codebases or running Docker containers, where extra threads reduce build times by up to 30%. In UAE at AED 1799 vs AED 2299, the 2018 model is better because it saves AED 500 with identical GPU and RAM. In India at ₹39900 vs ₹49900, the 2018 model wins on value because it delivers the same GPU and memory at ₹10000 less.