Which laptop is superior?
Which laptop is superior?
I received a delivery today... it’s always a pleasant surprise. I’m planning to invest in a few laptops for my workshop, focusing on music and connecting to the 3018-Pro CNC and the 3D Printer I just ordered. It was a great day.
#1) Dell Inspiron 3542 featuring a Core i3-4030u processor and a 15.6" display. Comes with 4GB RAM, DDR3L-1600, and one expansion slot. Would need to purchase an 8GB module for about $50. It’s the latest model, claimed to be the fastest, but I found it slow and full of unnecessary software...
#2) Dell Latitude E6320 with a Core i5-2520m processor, 13.3" screen, 2GB RAM, DDR3-1066, and two slots. Maximum 8GB RAM. I already have a 128GB SSD from another project. Benchmarks for both CPU and graphics cards are available online. I’m struggling to decide—preferring the larger screen but concerned about performance, or the faster CPU with better graphics? The i3 seems promising based on benchmarks, though some sources say the DDR3L-1600 won’t work with it. Still, I might cancel now.
Which option do you recommend? Speed of the processor or a powerful GPU and bigger display? These numbers often sound impressive in tests but don’t always translate to real-world use.
Also, not for gaming—more about music and technical tutorials. Maybe some movies are why I chose the i3.
CPU Benchmarks
https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/In...29vsm13661
GPU Benchmarks
https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compa...s-...668vsm7647