M1 Pro 8Core or 10Core CPU?

[Patrick Piao]

Hey Guys, I am starting a tech youtube channel and I'm planning to get the 14 inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro chip for video editing. I am currently using the MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) and it lacks at editing videos, the videos I usually deal with are ether 1080HD or 2K I'm having trouble deciding whether I should get the 8 core CPU and 14core GPU or the 10core CPU with 14Core GPU, I edit with Filmora X, which one should I get?

 

[HughRR]

When you have a revenue stream from that channel then buy the MacBook you can afford.

 

[Wando64]

I don’t have one yet, but everything I have read, heard and seen, tell me that the 8cores CPU would be plenty.

 

[Patrick Piao]

When you have a revenue stream from that channel then buy the MacBook you can afford.

yea true, but this mac I'm using right now isn't powerful enough for the videos this, which one do you think I should get? the 8 core or 10 Core?

 

[wilberforce]

You are going to get some pretty random and unreliable answers all over the place on an internet forum.

I suggest watch some youtuber reviews, they are pretty good at reviewing youtuber workloads.

I suspect the 8-core 14" (which I have) will be fine for what you currently do, but I have not used Filmora. If you think it might work for you, I suggest buy from Apple and try out for 14 days (if you are in a country where that is an option); the 14 day return period is specifically for this purpose. Too many people spend too much money on expensive upgrades because they are unsure, without even trying out a lower-spec model first.

IMO, youtube is trending to 4K. I suggest plan for the future. A few years ago most did 1080, saying nobody cared about 4k. Now the same youtubers are doing 4k.

 

[Patrick Piao]

You are going to get some pretty random and unreliable answers all over the place on an internet forum.

I suggest watch some youtuber reviews, they are pretty good at reviewing youtuber workloads.

I suspect the 8-core 14" (which I have) will be fine for what you currently do, but I have not used Filmora.

IMO, youtube is trending to 4K. I suggest plan for the future. A few years ago most did 1080, saying nobody cared about 4k. Now the same youtubers are doing 4k.

yea that makes sense, I might switch over to final cut for more features and accessibilities in the future, how does the 8core preform for you?

 

[JustAnExpat]

yea true, but this mac I'm using right now isn't powerful enough for the videos this, which one do you think I should get? the 8 core or 10 Core?

And what is your current Mac?

 

[wilberforce]

yea that makes sense, I might switch over to final cut for more features and accessibilities in the future, how does the 8core preform for you?

I do mainly photo editing, and little video editing, and have no complaints. I got 16GB RAM, but for some of my work 32GB might be some benefit.

Check out this video at this time step, it appears to answer your specific question comparing 8 core and 10-core.

Maxtech has a bunch of other comparison videos. Remember the M1 Max has twice the number of video encoders

 

[Patrick Piao]

And what is your current Mac?

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) Intel i5

 

[Patrick Piao]

I do mainly photo editing, and little video editing, and have no complaints. I got 16GB RAM, but for some of my work 32GB might be some benefit.

Check out this video at this time step, it appears to answer your specific question comparing 8 core and 10-core.

Maxtech has a bunch of other comparison videos. Remember the M1 Max has twice the number of video encoders

thank you

 

[wilberforce]

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) Intel i5

The 13" MBPs from that era were really slow. I used to have a 2015, similar spec. The 14" MBP will seem 10 times as fast

 

[Patrick Piao]

The 13" MBPs from that era were really slow. I used to have a 2015, similar spec. The 14" MBP will seem 10 times as fast

yea I agree, I used it for light workload and just daily use, but it doesn't perform well on video editing though, so I need a mac with higher preformence

 

[Patrick Piao]

The 13" MBPs from that era were really slow. I used to have a 2015, similar spec. The 14" MBP will seem 10 times as fas

what specs would you suggest?

 

[wilberforce]

what specs would you suggest?

This is where everyone is going to have a different opinion. A lot depends on how price sensitive you are, how long you plan to keep it, and how much increased performance means to you. I personally tend to go for the lower end specs, and upgrade to a new model more often. Others max out the specs, hoping to "future-proof" and keep it a long time, or it is for their work and performance is much more important that saving on cost.

I suggest a base 14" but with at least 1TB SSD as a starting point. More than that is, in my opinion, nice but not necessary, and really depends on how much you care about spending more, etc. Some will say get 32GB RAM, some will say get bigger SSD, some will say get the Max, but these are also significantly extra cost.

For video editing, I suggest either plan on using it with a monitor (not necessarily all the time), or consider the 16" instead if you will never use a monitor.

 

[Patrick Piao]

This is where everyone is going to have a different opinion. A lot depends on how price sensitive you are, how long you plan to keep it, and how much increased performance means to you. I personally tend to go for the lower end specs, and upgrade to a new model more often. Others max out the specs, hoping to "future-proof" and keep it a long time, or it is for their work and performance is much more important that saving on cost.

I suggest a base 14" but with at least 1TB SSD as a starting point. More than that is, in my opinion, nice but not necessary, and really depends on how much you care about spending more, etc. Some will say get 32GB RAM, some will say get bigger SSD, some will say get the Max, but these are also significantly extra cost.

For video editing, I suggest either plan on using it with a monitor (not necessarily all the time), or consider the 16" instead if you will never use a monitor.

alright thanks, man, appreciate it! my budget is around 2,500 dollars and I plan to keep it for about 1-2 years? depends on how the channel goes, I plan to go with final cut in the future and I'm looking for a computer that can handle a decent amount of workload on the final cut in the meantime, what would you suggest?

 

[cardfan]

So starting a tech channel and need help with…tech? I’m sure you’ll do fine. Lol. Get the base.

 

[Patrick Piao]

So starting a tech channel and need help with…tech? I’m sure you’ll do fine. Lol. Get the base.

I mean we always keep learning right? Its good to see ways other people see things and improve my knowledge

 

[Patrick Piao]

so should i get the 8 core or 10 core?

 

[wilberforce]

so should i get the 8 core or 10 core?

When I or others suggest the base, it means the lowest spec model, which is 8-core for the 14", and 10-core for the 16".
No-one can know your exact situation or your future needs. Can only provide some input for you to consider, and I have already done so. (Asking the same question again is essentially just bumping the thread, which is supposed to be avoided). Good luck and enjoy.

 

[Patrick Piao]

When I or others suggest the base, it means the lowest spec model, which is 8-core for the 14", and 10-core for the 16".
No-one can know your exact situation or your future needs. Can only provide some input for you to consider, and I have already done so. (Asking the same question again is essentially just bumping the thread, which is supposed to be avoided). Good luck and enjoy.

Alright thank you Sir

 

[satcomer]

I tend to think if Ione just surfs the net and do email than the 14 Mac. Pro is what you want but if yo are a video producer or make money is pictures money making and video crunching and go for the 16¡

 

[262Runnr]

I traded in my 2016 15" and bought the MBP M1 13...portability is nice but the 13" just didn't seem right for me, I returned it.
I am waiting right now for the iMac 2022 to come out. I agree with the above poster, I'd get the 16 for video editing....

Personally I'm sticking with my 2015 iMac 5K right now and will upgrade to the new iMac's when they come out in 2022. There nothing nicer than having a beautiful 27" 5K display....

 

[Patrick Piao]

I traded in my 2016 15" and bought the MBP M1 13...portability is nice but the 13" just didn't seem right for me, I returned it.
I am waiting right now for the iMac 2022 to come out. I agree with the above poster, I'd get the 16 for video editing....

Personally I'm sticking with my 2015 iMac 5K right now and will upgrade to the new iMac's when they come out in 2022. There nothing nicer than having a beautiful 27" 5K display....

yea the Imacs were amazing, apple spring event 2022?

 

[nothingtoseehere]

alright thanks, man, appreciate it! my budget is around 2,500 dollars and I plan to keep it for about 1-2 years? depends on how the channel goes, I plan to go with final cut in the future and I'm looking for a computer that can handle a decent amount of workload on the final cut in the meantime, what would you suggest?

OK throwing away all the usual disclaimers, I would commit myself:
Get the 8-core.
Why?

• You plan with a short span of usage, so if after 1 year you think you need more power and the channel runs well (good luck with that!), you can get a bigger machine
• Even the 8-core will, as @wilberforce wrote, be crazy fast compared to your current MBP
• There is a limited budget
• Waiting for a big iMac takes too much time. You need the power now. Again: After 1 year you can get a newer device, MBP or iMac.

 

[Madhatter32]

Last time I checked, 10 > 8. I think it is still true.