Isn't the 4300 a pretty low end Core 2? I figure the i3 to be a medium
class chip with i5 medium high and i7 top of the line. Sort of like
scion, corolla, avalon, lexus with good brake pedals?
On 2/21/2010 11:45 AM, Matt Stachoni wrote:
> On Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:50:24 -0800, bhoefer2<> wrote:
>
>> Will an i3 be significantly better for Revit and AutoCAD than the M4300 or Core2 Duo?
>
> No. The i3/i5 are both dual-core CPUs that are about the same as the Core 2 Duo,
> but not faster enough to make a huge difference. However, based on a smaller
> manufacturing process, they will run cooler/more efficiently than a Core 2 Duo
> and are great CPUs for laptops.
>
> After the i3/i5, you get to the quad-core i7, such as in the Precision M6500
> series.
>
> BTW, the M4300 has a Core 2 Duo.
>
>> With Revit and AutoCAD is it best to stick with Intel?
>
> A this time (and for the foreseeable future) - Yes. AMD just doesn't have
> anything that competes with Intel in the mobile processor space, particular at
> the higher end of the scale required for CAD and 3D work.
>
> Matt
> matt@stachoni.com