AMD A12 -9720p vs i3-7100u

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Which is a better overall processor for mobile? An AMD A12-9720p or i3-7100u? The usage for word, web browsing, some virtulization(Virtual Box), and possibly playing oblivion and skyrim. (Gaming isnt priority). The laptop would be using the onboard graphics. No dedicated card. I lean towards the A12 as 4 cores and better graphics but I have heard intel is better for laptops.

 

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I'd wait for more laptops based on Raven Ridge APUs to become available before buying an AMD-based laptop due to how much faster and more power-efficient the Zen architecture is compared to AMD's previous architectures.

 

[bzand]

I'd wait for more laptops based on Raven Ridge APUs to become available before buying an AMD-based laptop due to how much faster and more power-efficient the Zen architecture is compared to AMD's previous architectures.

I saw the r5-2500u and was very impressed. It does look prmosing once it releases. I actually saw it for cheap. Should have grabbed it!! But do you know about how long until they start rolling out? I need a laptop for college starting in fall and the sooner the better but i can wait.

 

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Fall? That's a long way away... unless you're in the southern hemisphere.

The first laptops with Raven Ridge have been out for about two or three months. It is the desktop version that isn't available yet.

 

[bzand]

Fall? That's a long way away... unless you're in the southern hemisphere.

The first laptops with Raven Ridge have been out for about two or three months. It is the desktop version that isn't available yet.

True it actually is quite a while. I just kinda wanted one now because it be nice. All the Raven Ridge laptops iv seen is the r5-2500u and r7-2700u. Notthing else. And iv only seen an HP with the r5