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Newer processors vs older

BSwee5
Beginner
‎02-12-2020 08:23 PM
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I have an i7 Q740 (2nd gen?) in an 8 year old Toshiba. Time is approaching to buy a new laptop. Do you think that the performance of, say for example, a new i5 would match that of an i7 from 8 years ago? I certainly don't wish to downgrade performance but I've had no complaints with the i7, and it was always sufficient for my medium needs. I'm not a gamer, but a heavy video user. Thanks, any input appreciated.

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AlHill
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‎02-12-2020 08:45 PM
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You have a 1st gen processor from 2010:

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/49024/intel-core-i7-740qm-processor-6m-cache-1-73-ghz.html

 

Yes, today an i5, whether 8th, 9th, or 10th gen would do you well.

 

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BSwee5
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‎02-12-2020 08:51 PM
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Wow, so prompt! Thanks so much, it's daunting changing laptop but info is key!

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