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When is an i5 the better option over the i7 if money isn't an issue

sally_91

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I was looking at Ark.Intel.com, and even when comparing the latest i5 to an earlier generation i7, the i7 has it beat.


In which instances is it better to have an i5 over an i7 ?
just throwing it out there for discussion.