Hello! I need a new laptop for college work and some really light gaming (Skyrim, Diablo 3). For the past 2 days I have been researching the market in my country and basically, with my budget, it boils down to two HP laptops.
They are both nearly identical in terms of specs (8GB 2133 MHz RAM Intel/2400MHz AMD, 256GB SSD, 1080p FHD, same number of ports etc.) The main differences are:
I've been reading that the AMD Ryzen 5 outpreforms i5-7200U when it comes to games due to better graphics, however I have also found that a lot of people are having problems with drivers on their AMD machines. Also I couldn't find temperature values and cTDP of Ryzen 5 processor during full load.
Basically, I value stability over time more than 15-20+ fps more in games that I won't be really playing that much. Would really like for any of these two machines to last 3-4 years.
Prices for both are 600 euros. I would have provided links but the models are region specific.
I'm interested in your thoughts and opinions, especially if you own laptops with similar specs!
They are both nearly identical in terms of specs (8GB 2133 MHz RAM Intel/2400MHz AMD, 256GB SSD, 1080p FHD, same number of ports etc.) The main differences are:
- First HP comes with Intel i5-7200U processor and integrated HD 620 graphics. Quality full plastic build. Battery lasts a bit more - but that isn't so important to me.
- Second comes with AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics. Mix plastic/metal build.
I've been reading that the AMD Ryzen 5 outpreforms i5-7200U when it comes to games due to better graphics, however I have also found that a lot of people are having problems with drivers on their AMD machines. Also I couldn't find temperature values and cTDP of Ryzen 5 processor during full load.
Basically, I value stability over time more than 15-20+ fps more in games that I won't be really playing that much. Would really like for any of these two machines to last 3-4 years.
Prices for both are 600 euros. I would have provided links but the models are region specific.
I'm interested in your thoughts and opinions, especially if you own laptops with similar specs!