Is there a major difference in these two processors? The difference between the two is $20 for me, and I want to know if the i5-3210M's cost is justifiable.
Is there a major difference in these two processors? The difference between the two is $20 for me, and I want to know if the i5-3210M's cost is justifiable.
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Here are the mobile CPU benchmarks.... they are ranked #56 and #48 respectively. Not much difference. The 3210M's Intel HD Graphics 4000 is better, which is probably worth the $20.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Processors-Ben...
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-i5-3210M-N...
The 3210M is going to be about 10% faster (yes, I know they're the same clock speed. that doesn't actually matter all that much). In addition, if those laptops have Intel HD graphics, the computer with the 3210M will be way better at graphics-intensive activities like playing games.
the 3210 is from a newer generation, and should have lower power consumption,