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What is vPro in Intel processor? Is i5 vPro good for gaming?

Charlesdevis
Beginner
‎01-18-2023 01:19 AM
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Hi,

I want to buy a laptop for my son, he used to play high resolutions games like counterstrike and PUBG. I have heard about the intel vPro processor but exactly what it is I don't know, so please help me out for same and I also want to know that is it good for gaming laptops or not.

 

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_Stuart_
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‎01-18-2023 01:26 AM
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Thought vPro was business related marketing.

Ignore it and concentrate on the laptops actual hardware.
Or buy a desktop and get f=more for you money.

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AlHill
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‎01-18-2023 04:34 AM
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Vpro is not for you or your son:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/vpro/what-is-vpro.html

 

Here is where you want to be:

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-gaming-laptops

 

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[Maybe Windows 12 will be better]

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