CPU Speed vs Number of Cores?
Computer Illiterate... My computer usage includes minimal gaming, graphics, and multi-tasking. 99% of the time surfing downloading PDF tech articles, using Microsoft Word, etc. I am confused ...
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As folks have indicated the cheapest laptop today is likely fast enough for day-day tasks. For our 24/7 home server we run an E8400 dual-core 3GHz processor in a system I put together in Feb. 2008 and it is plenty fast for day-to-day tasks still 7 years later.
CPU performance can be compared by searching for "processorName passmark", such as E8400 passmark. The E8400 has a passmark rating of 2173. I just picked up a great Asus flip convertible laptop for my DW from Amazon for $679, that has an I5-5200U 5th generation Broadwell CPU with a passmark rating of 3549, 15.6" full-hd 1920x1080 display, 8 Gig of RAM, 1 TB hard drive. Will be plenty fast for her day to day tasks.
The latest CPU generations are more power efficient, insuring longer battery life, but a larger high resolution screen will take more power.
CPU performance can be compared by searching for "processorName passmark", such as E8400 passmark. The E8400 has a passmark rating of 2173. I just picked up a great Asus flip convertible laptop for my DW from Amazon for $679, that has an I5-5200U 5th generation Broadwell CPU with a passmark rating of 3549, 15.6" full-hd 1920x1080 display, 8 Gig of RAM, 1 TB hard drive. Will be plenty fast for her day to day tasks.
The latest CPU generations are more power efficient, insuring longer battery life, but a larger high resolution screen will take more power.
