i5 Laptops

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Which Core is best for a laptop?

Think of your CPU (central processing unit) as your laptop's brain. It handles all the computations behind the scenes, and a faster CPU will allow you to perform tasks more quickly. It will also consume more battery life as a result, so you might get less time on a charge than with a weaker processor.

Intel has a range of processor lines for different consumer needs, including the i3, i5, i7, and i9. Technically, the i9 processor offers the most power for users today, with up to 18 cores and 36 threads that can handle extremely complex tasks with ease. However, just because an i9 CPU can handle more processes at the same time, doesn't mean you should spend top dollar to get one. To sum up, unless you plan on using your laptop to edit 4K video and play cutting-edge VR games, you'll be totally happy with an i5 or i7 CPU.

What's the difference between i3, i5, i7 and i9?

To simplify the various Intel Core chips, think of the corresponding number as its power (and price) level:

• Core i3 is the most affordable, but is also the weakest.
• Core i5 is in the middle on both performance and price. (Recommended for most users)
• Core i7 and i9 have the most power, but are the most expensive.

We recommend the i5 processor line for most users, because it offers ample power for a broad range of activities. i7 and i9 processors are better for avid gamers and creative professionals, while i3 is adequate for basic computing tasks. Try to find a laptop CPU with 8th Gen chips or newer.

Recommended: Intel Core i5 processor, 8th generation or newer.

After browsing the various Core chips, you should take the CPU generation into account. You can find out what generation a chip is by looking at the number right after the hyphen in the processor name. For instance, an Intel Core i5-8265U is an 8th generation chipset. Intel just released their 10th generation chips, which are the fastest and most expensive on the market. But for most users, 8th or 9th generation chips will be plenty powerful.

Which one is better: i3 or i5?

We recommend an i5 for the extra cores, overclocking, and Hyper-Threading features that come in handy when running complex applications.

Generally, i3 processors are much slower than their i5 counterparts. Most i3 processors only have two cores, while i5 processors typically have four cores. These quad-core processors are much better at handling memory-intensive apps, like Adobe Photoshop or Pro Tools. i5 processors also support turbo boost overclocking, which adjusts clock speed based on the tasks currently running. Unlike the i3, Intel Core i5 supports Hyper-Threading, which provides an extra thread for each core.

In short, most i5 chips will outpace an i3 chip. However, a top-tier i3 chip may be faster than an entry-level i5 chip, so dig a little deeper before choosing your CPU.

Want to see more one-on-one comparison between the Intel Core CPU lines? Check out our handy FAQs on i3 vs i5, i5 vs i7, and i7 vs i9.

The best deals on Intel Core i5 laptops

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