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2nd Gen i5 vs 3rd Gen i3 ??

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/2nd-gen-i5-vs-3rd-gen-i3.172374/

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rixon.d9 Original post #1
Apr 6, 2013 at 12:17 AM
In general forget what I'm going to do with the Laptop, If I were to buy a laptop which Is a better processor ?
coderunknown
Apr 6, 2013 at 12:23 AM
performance difference is around 5-10% if compared within same category (2nd gen i3 vs 3rd gen i3). but HD4000 is 50-100% better than HD3000. now decide.
Hrishi
Hrishi #3
Apr 6, 2013 at 12:25 AM
I5 has turbo boost whereas I3 doesn't have Turbo Boost. That makes considerable difference in Single threaded applications.
However , if you were to use only the iGPU , then ofc its the later.

In Short : If you are planning to buy a laptop which doesn't have a descrete/dedicated GPU then you should opt for Ivy Bridge processor(Core I3) over the Sandy Bridge(Core I5).

Otherwise , if your laptop has dedicated graphic chip , then Core I5 is what you should get.
R
Apr 6, 2013 at 1:13 AM
that should help . Buying laptop for basic home use. Also want to play FIFA for 2 months then gonna give laptop to a home user. So HD4000 is what I should look for ?

How about these 2 models? Which is better ?
Acer Aspire E1-571 Laptop (3rd Gen Ci3/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Win8) (NX.M09SI.023) - Acer: Flipkart.com
Lenovo - Essential 15.6" Laptop - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Dark Brown - 59359079