Top end i7 dual core mobile SKUs enough for heavily usage?

[harleychen]

Hi everyone,

I am debating between the XPS 15 and the Surface Book.
The XPS 15 has a i7 6700HQ, which is a quad core, whilst the Book has i7 6560U, which is a dual core.
I consider myself a demanding user and cannot stand lag. While I don't do any video editing nor plan on doing much gaming, a typical session for me involves 10+ web tabs, Twitch, Spotify, 2-3 spreadsheet, word doc., and etc. I tend flick through between these sessions really fast too.

Can the chip in Surface Book, i7 6560U dual core, be able to handle my workload? I am leaning towards the Surface Book but I am afraid it might not be powerful enough.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Gingerbread]

The 6700hq can handle them with absolutely no lag. If you add an ssd for boot and programs, it will be even better.

 

[harleychen]

The 6700hq can handle them with absolutely no lag. If you add an ssd for boot and programs, it will be even better.

Hi I have edited my thread to be a little more clear, sorry about the confusion. I am mostly concerned about if the dual core can handle my workload or do I have to opt for the quad core.
Thanks!

 

[Gingerbread]

Ah yeah, well the Dual core is fast. The built in gpu of the dual core is fast as well, really fast, and it will have a better battery life. But the 6700hq comes with 960m which is faster for sure. But if you don't need a GPU, meaning you don't play games then the iris pro is sufficient for everything. The 6560U will give you a way longer battery life if that is what matters, but it is significantly slower, about twice slower I must say, but this can be noticed only during heavy workloads. But for your usecase the dual core will be enough. It will handle it.