
Not only did that best the average notebook score of 9,308, but it also outpaced the scores of the Dell XPS 15 and its 2.3-GHz Intel Core i7-4712HQ processor (11,816) and the Acer V15 Nitro with its 2.5-GHz Intel Core i7-4710HQ processor (12,843).

The MacBook Pro scored 13,352 on Geekbench 3, a test that measures overall performance. That helps to explain this MacBook Pro's stellar performance in many of our tests, especially when compared to other 15-inch notebooks.

Intel's Turbo Boost technology lets that Core i7 run faster by upping the clock speed - up to 3.4GHz in the configuration I tested - when you need some extra performance oomph. The camera picked out different shades and colors in my hair, but my skin looked fuzzy, especially around the edges.Ī 2.2-GHz Intel Core i7 processor powers this generation of 15-inch MacBook Pros.

A 720p FaceTime HD Camera provides decent enough images for Skype chats, though nothing you'd care to frame.
