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SOLVED i5-4200U vs i7-4500U for Gaming
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Yeah, the idea in laptops is to always get the best possible CPU you can afford. The issue is that I'm on a budget (university student) and I'm wondering if spending the extra 50 bucks would be worth it. The most CPU intensive job done on the machine would be basic CAD and photoshop work. Outside of that, gaming.
It's an Lenovo Y40. Just after I made my order they dropped the price down of the i7 version.
It's an Lenovo Y40. Just after I made my order they dropped the price down of the i7 version.
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Alright, will do. Thanks guys.
I noticed in a Company of Heroes benchmark (all that I could find) was a difference of 2 frames (both unplayable with the GT730m). But for CAD work, if it makes a good enough difference, definitely.
Cheers!
[Edit] Eh, the difference is not huge. It's 50 bucks but that is also 50 bucks of food.
Ahhh...decisions. I might just stay with the i5 as I've already ordered it.
I noticed in a Company of Heroes benchmark (all that I could find) was a difference of 2 frames (both unplayable with the GT730m). But for CAD work, if it makes a good enough difference, definitely.
Cheers!
[Edit] Eh, the difference is not huge. It's 50 bucks but that is also 50 bucks of food.
Ahhh...decisions. I might just stay with the i5 as I've already ordered it.
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Well they are both dual cores with hyperthreading. I'm in electrical engineering and 50 bucks of food is sounding more appealing to me right now for a moderate performance increase.
Gezz..I am not good on making decisions. Still tempted with the i7.
[EDIT] I think there is software overclocking tools that would even jump then clock rate up. So if needed, in the future, I have that head room.
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