Laptop Processor

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I am about to replace a 7 year old laptop which has an Intel core i5 processor. I am noticing a large number of new laptops use Amd Ryzen processors. I have done some research and I am unsure which is the best processor to go for. The Intel one, as far as I can see, is still perhaps the best performer.
I am not very techie but I was recommended the Intel processor also when I bought a desktop a few years ago.
Advice will be appreciated.
I am not very techie but I was recommended the Intel processor also when I bought a desktop a few years ago.
Advice will be appreciated.
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testing process.
I could run some tests where a Ryzen CPU costs 20% less than then Intel one and wipes the floor with it.
Unless you have a specific requirement then a CPU is a CPU.
here is a summary
https://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en/products/details/processors/core/i5/products.html
7year old say ~2015 probably an i5-5xxxU or i5-6xxxU
Which model laptop to have an idea of what you are replacing.
Does it have an SSD how much memory
budget?
Does it need to be a laptop
What other systems do you have(I use phone and desktop most of the time laptops sit doing nothing)
if you are not going to top end and need latest chips there are plenty of good options in the nearly new
(dell outlet can be good, end of line getting sold off, second hand though the better known suppliers are pretty safe bets.
Onboard graphics have come along way with both the Intel and AMD.
office use trends towards intel, games trends to AMD
For a non power user buying (nearly)new, processor even the lowest available will be good enough, you focus on the other aspects like quality/size of screen existing peripheral support.
I am replacing a Dell Inspiron 17 5000 5758 with an i5 5200U processor. I can't recall the memory but it was high end which I probably do not require now. I am looking currently at 8 gb ram, 512 gb ssd.
I am not impressed currently with Dell customer service and I do not want a refurbished machine.