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    i3 vs i5 for gaming?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by HSanjay19, Jun 27, 2014.

  1. HSanjay19

    HSanjay19 Notebook Guru

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    How would the performance of a Haswell i3 (i3-4000M) compare with an i5-4200M coupled with the same card (GT745M) in modern games and games that would be released 2/3 years into the future? I don't want to run anything maxed out...900p or even 768p would be fine with medium settings. I've asked this question before but still haven't come to a conclusion because of budget limits.

    By the way, are there any games out there that definitely benefit from an i5's turbo boost at medium settings?
     
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  2. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    i5 but I would if money spares get a i7 socket Intel that will give you better future CPU upgrade options. Those boost only helps if the apps uses them otherwise it's a gimmick. Games relies on the GPU more also if you game get a 17inch it will cost more and make the laptop weight more. If you want gaming be prepared to sacrifice weight/portability for gaming pleasure.
     
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