Im trying to build a gaming pc, but no matter how many videos i check from LinusTech or Jayztwocents etc… i can’t seem to keep up or understand correctly. So here are things i can’t understand.
– How can i easily check and compare processors and how good they are? Is a I7 8750H 2.20GHz 8th generation and thus automatically worse than a 9th or 10th generation? Do i have to look at the GHz’s?
– In what way does a laptop differ from a pc? I know a 3070 for a laptop isn’t as strong as a 3070 for pc, but is the same thing true for processors? And how do i know how big that difference is, without looking up reviews and comparisons?
– What exactly does the amount of cores change in a laptop? If i want to use my laptop to stream, do i look at the cores, the ram or am i automatically good with a 9th gen and up?
I actually have a lot more questions, but if i can get these answered, id already be happy.
Thanks in advance
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> How can i easily check and compare processors and how good they are? Is a I7 8750H 2.20GHz 8th generation and thus automatically worse than a 9th or 10th generation? Do i have to look at the GHz’s?
The newer the generation, the better overall it will be.
Ghz is the speed the processor operates at. The higher the number the faster it is.
The more cores the more tasks the CPU can do at once, which make it more efficient.
Lower CPU speeds in the same generation means it will be cheaper and more power efficient (more battery life)
Getting an old model processor can be great when shopping for a laptop because it brings the cost way down, and the average user won’t really notice. (Avg meaning you go online, go on Facebook, look at Netflix, use MS Office Apps, and check your email)
> In what way does a laptop differ from a pc? I know a 3070 for a laptop isn’t as strong as a 3070 for pc, but is the same thing true for processors? And how do i know how big that difference is, without looking up reviews and comparisons?
Desktop CPUs and components have better performance overall. Laptop parts are optimized to be smaller, produce less heat, and use less power.
> What exactly does the amount of cores change in a laptop? If i want to use my laptop to stream, do i look at the cores, the ram or am i automatically good with a 9th gen and up?
More cores means your computer can do more tasks as once. This will make it better for running a lot of apps at the same time.
If you’re looking to stream and game I suggest you look at a dedicated Gaming laptop like an MSI vs the HP/Dell/Lenovo/Toshibas you can get at Best Buy.
Nothing wrong with the regular laptops, but a gaming laptop is built for that purpose. You’ll pay a lot more but it’s worth it if you’re a gamer.
In this age I wouldn’t get a laptop with less than 4 cores, 16gb of RAM, and get an SSD hard drive, that makes a huge difference in performance.
There’s also the difference between having a dedicated Video chip, vs using the one built into the CPU. Having a dedicated video chip will cost more but it’s worth it for gaming. If you don’t game the video chip built into the CPU will be just fine and will cost you less.
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