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There really isn't one since comparing cores, Intel cores a are much stronger per core compared to AMD's but you can compare it to the FX series. The FX-8370 I think is comparable to the i5 4670

Intel fanboy for lyfeeee

So would it just be safer to find a laptop with an Intel Core i5/i7 instead of an AMD equivalent? I'm not trying to spend too much on a new laptop, but I want to at least have a decent one that can handle Steam games.

Yup, I would go for an i7 that is quad core. the i5's on the laptop or dual cores

are dual cores*

There are dual core i7's too so be careful. The i7s that have a "Q" are the quad core ones

I see. I'll have to do more research. I know I want something better than my old Sony VAIO, which had an i3.

Yea, if you on a budget you should be fine with an i5 as well as long as you get one with a decent clock speed

Another quick question. Are AMD Quad Cores not powerful enough for gaming?

They are but Intel's cpus provide better performance like 99% of the time for gaming lol

I would always go for Intel chips unless you are on like a super tight budget

Why don't you build a gaming desktop instead?

Lol, then I guess I'll stick with Intel Core processors then. i5 should suffice for most games right?

Yea though if you can afford it get a quad core i7

I would, but I'm incredibly lazy and on budget at the moment being a college student and all. Plus, I'm not a HUGE PC gamer anyway, but it would be nice to support the PC port of DOA5LR.

Get a custom built desktop PC then if you can, it is a lot lot lot lot cheaper and you will get more performance for much less.

Gaming laptops are quite expensive. Last time I checked the mid range ones start at like $1200 minimum lol

Yeah, I see. Hm...after all this discussion, I might as well not even consider it at all. I'll just stick with the console version. But whenever I do go laptop shopping, I'll be sure to at least get one with an Intel Core i5.

well if you only getting one for DOA then you don't need a top of the line one.

I figured as much. It's been so long since I've shopped for a laptop, because my old one lasted me all until my current year of college. But, if I buy something to replace something, I want it to be better.

Ye

@Fiend Busa I was either going to give it away or do another lower budget build.