i5 8th gen per il 2024 e oltre?
i5 8th gen per il 2024 e oltre?
Quick question, is an 8th gen i5 (i5-8365U to be precise) still viable in 2024?
I understand there's a form that I can fill out, but I'm not here looking to buy a new laptop. A friend of mine is going to uni, and he's got a laptop with that CPU, and wondering if it's still good enough for the next 3 years-ish... Basically until he finishes college.
His use case includes : general browsing, Google Docs, office stuff, YouTube, Spotify, watching "movies", and other everyday stuff... Most of the things are done online. No rendering, no editing, no compiling, absolutely zero gaming.
His major doesn't require anything CPU-heavy (the most intenstive task, after reviewing his plans, is probably running IBM SPSS, and even then we assume it's only for the basic stuff). Even if he needs some grunt power, he can always use my PC to do his thing, the laptop really is only going to be used when he's at the campus or out and about.
Look, I know there are may good choices for a laptop these days, but you know, money saved money earned...
ninja edit : added use case, sorry
8th-gen Intel remains suitable for current Windows 11 and routine home and office activities. It is the first generation CPU to officially back Windows 11. In the worst case, a newer Windows might come out and leave its 8th-gen CPU unsupported; but it's improbable that such a requirement would arise from a school.
And in the worst scenario, you might be able to install Linux Mint. There are options for many programs you normally use on Windows, even if the specific application doesn’t have a Linux equivalent.
For the applications discussed: the response is affirmative, it remains feasible. SPSS may operate on a potato. The key factor to note is the battery's age (8365U is intended for laptops), suggesting it probably requires a new replacement.
For general use, any slowdowns can usually be resolved by adding more RAM or using a better NVMe drive. Most applications tend to prioritize RAM usage. The typical reason for slowdowns near the end of storage life is related to ram, storage, and thermal paste drying out after three years.
Ah, that's encouraging to hear, thank you... It seems he doesn’t seem concerned about the operating system version on the laptop, and I don’t believe having the latest OS is essential for his studies. Still, the device runs Windows 10, do you think it would be better to upgrade to Windows 11? Most people say older systems are more efficient, so perhaps Windows 10 fits his needs better. He mentioned receiving notifications about upgrading to Windows 11 though...
The machine can handle roughly 4 to 5 hours of use... It’s only used occasionally. I’m aware battery life drops whether it’s active or not, but the numbers are still quite reasonable.
Understood... It has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Since most of his work is stored in the cloud, extra space isn’t really needed. I’ll admit, I’m not skilled at disassembling laptops (especially one that isn’t mine), so maybe I should bring it to a repair shop for a thermal paste check...
Thanks a lot!
You might not need to disassemble the device to improve storage or RAM; there are hatches available for upgrading RAM and an NVMe slot for extra storage. A model number should be visible at the bottom of the laptop. For Windows 10 to 11, it’s recommended to upgrade before October 14, 2025, as support ends for Windows 10. Consider checking temperatures with this link: https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
Alright... I've reviewed it, the laptop doesn't have any openings for upgrading RAM or SSD, the underside is solid, and I'm hesitant to disassemble it, especially since I haven't worked on laptops before.
Checked temperatures using hwmonitor; the CPU reached around 75°C at most, and it never went higher. I used CPU-Z's "stress CPU" feature while monitoring temps—probably no immediate concerns about thermal paste.
Also tested the battery by running YouTube continuously at full brightness; it lasted roughly six hours. That's a short run time compared to today's models, but it should still be sufficient for now, correct?
Another thing to keep an eye on is those small ants coming out from the hinges...
Yeah that's not good if ants coming out the hinges they can kill the laptop
Temps seem fine battery life is fine.
To preserve battery life run it all the way down to like 5 percent before charging battery's have a certain amount of cycles keeping the cord in will kill the life quicker.
You can find out if the ram and storage by checking the model number of the laptop