#Macbook pro 2013 specs core i7 1080p#
#Macbook pro 2013 specs core i7 software#

#Macbook pro 2013 specs core i7 software#

I have been looking into upgrading to the 15-inch MacBook Pro since the 2018 refresh but held off following last year’s issue with the throttling of the i9 processors (later resolved via a software update) and the ongoing issues with the butterfly keyboard. Fortunately, I’m not producing and releasing a large volume of videos right now because I would almost certainly be backlogged.

While working on some recent videos, Final Cut crashed numerous times and the transcoding and rendering times for the videos were substantial. I should also mention that the lack of a Retina Display makes quite a difference in the overall viewing experience. You need processing power (CPU), memory (RAM) and a good GPU to handle these tasks and unfortunately, a Mid-2013 MacBook Air with these specs just isn’t going to make the cut. You’re dealing with large file sizes and the process of transcoding and rendering all the video footage that make up your final video takes an enormous amount of time.

#Macbook pro 2013 specs core i7 1080p#

However, when you start editing longer videos, especially with high quality footage (ex: 1080p at 30 fps or better), it’s a different story. The rendering times are somewhat bearable. Editing short videos isn’t too bad provided you’re taking a minimalistic approach in terms of transitions, effects, color grading, enhancements and so forth. Over the past few years, I’ve been creating and producing more digital content including making videos and while I can certainly edit videos on the MacBook Air, it’s clear that my MacBook Air is under-powered and overtaxed for this purpose. It was well worth the investment given that I’ve gotten over five years from it and it still performs relatively well running on Apple’s latest operating system - macOS Mojave. Along with AppleCare and tax, the total cost came in under $2,000 which was within my budget and reasonable. I elected to go with the Mid-2013 MacBook Air with a 1.7GHz Intel Core i7 Processor, a 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM. At the time, I was upgrading from a Late-2009 MacBook and was primarily looking for a MacBook to take with me when I travel but also one that would offer a balance between portability, performance and price. I never imagined I would be editing Final Cut Pro X videos on a Mid-2013 MacBook Air.