It was my first time browsing through these computers and looking for my first laptop because I was done with the computer sharing in the family. I thought let me see what I can buy from my money, bearing in mind those days I had zero knowledge about computers. What are the different types of Intel Processors?
I went into the first store and this brought out this gorgeous black and silver laptop with a bright beautiful screen full of colors, then in an instant, he asked me what sort of specs I was looking for.
I said, “Hey you know, a bit of freelancing and a bit of fun with the computer games”. Well, he asked for my budget and realized the laptop he was holding would do me now a favor. He grabbed this rather heavy metal HP Elitebook and said “This thing has 250GB Hard drive with i5 Processor along with 4 gigabytes of RAM” What is he saying? This gibberish, I only understood the 250GB hard drive part since I wanted to copy 20GB worth of my data into my system (the usual images and music)
Now this article focuses mainly on Intel since the majority of our market is flooded with Intel processors. Which Intel processor laptop should you go for? And why? Well let’s go ahead and find out Intel offers a wide range of processors targeting different needs and budgets, you may just need a laptop to type in a few documents and send a few emails. Or maybe you are the guy who watches seasons on Netflix and browses the internet a lot or maybe you are “me” the literal Geek who works and sits on his computer, or laptop and wants the best of all the world? Which one are you and what do you need well let’s check these processors out:
Different types of Intel Processors
Intel Core Processors: This is the most popular family of processors which are used in our desktops and even in our laptops. They cater to a vast range of users from casual users to gamers and professional content creators such as Graphic Designers or Video Editors. Core processors come in different tiers designated by i3, i5, i7, and i9. Higher tiers typically offer more cores, higher clock speeds, and better-integrated graphics.
The Core i3: Though I have used the latest i3 processors to game and do my Design work as well, they are very handy and budget-friendly on desktops but on a laptop, they can’t do what I demand. Why? Well… These are entry-level Core processors, though they offer good performance for everyday tasks like browsing, email, and basic productivity applications but apart from these they don’t provide much performance for graphic-intensive work hence if I want to buy my laptop I look for the processor in the next…
The Core i5: Since the Core i5 is a step up from the Core i3, these processors provide a good balance between performance and price, I mean they aren’t cheap but they are a bit pricey compared to the Core i3 on a desktop… Here’s the fun part, they aren’t as expensive as a laptop and tend to be a few dollars to get a good machine. These machines are suitable for multitasking moderate gaming, and everyday use. The Core i5 2nd generation was my first laptop, and I was very pleased with how it handled my tasks for 5 years up until I got
The Core i7: I call this a monster, since I used my father’s machine I saw that this Core i7 was one heck of a powerhouse. These high-performance processors are well-suited for demanding tasks like video editing, gaming, and professional applications, and let me tell you, I played some of the best games on my i7 system, which never slowed down… I mean it was a treat to jump from my old desktop to a Core i5 and then a Core i7
The Core i9: The top-of-the-line Core processor that offers exceptional performance for power users, gamers, and professionals working with heavy workloads. This beast is simply one of a kind, taking loads like they are nothing!
Beyond the core i3/i5/i7/i9 designation, Intel Core processor models also include numbers that indicate the generation (e.g., 10th Gen, 11th Gen, 12th Gen) and other features. For instance, an Intel Core i7-12700K represents a 12th-generation Core i7 processor with specific performance characteristics. But this we will discuss in another article
We have other processors available in the market…. Such as
The Intel Xeon Processors: These processors are designed for workstations and servers. Xeon processors are meant for high performance, scalability, and reliability for demanding workloads. They come with more cores and features compared to the Core processors we discussed earlier!
Then we have some very subtle intel processors, that are there to help housewives, little children, or even students for their every day (or maybe weekly) use…
Intel Pentium Processors: Look if you don’t need to do high-intensive stuff and are running on a budget well say no more these are more budget-friendly processors suitable for basic computing tasks like browsing the web, checking emails, and using productivity applications.
Don’t worry if you still want to save money then go ahead and go for
Intel Celeron Processors: Since the Celeron processors are the most basic option given by Intel they are ideal for simple everyday tasks on laptops and desktops.
Within the Intel Core processor family, there are different models across various generations. These models are identified by a combination of letters and numbers, and they indicate the specific features and performance levels that suit your needs. You can simply go ahead and find the ones you need online and in the market. I would suggest that you should look at your needs and usage and buy a laptop or even a desktop according to that. Don’t be like me, spend it all and then wait to use it (haha).
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