20 best laptop processors

This is a representative of the most budget line of processors. "Pentiums" have been known for more than a dozen years, and if earlier it was a productive series, now it is one of the most inexpensive - it's just easier Celeron. The processor includes almost 4 cores, but the minimum clock speed is 1.1 GHz. It uses Gemini Lake chips with excellent energy efficiency and relatively high power. L2 and L3 cache is 4 MB. The model is suitable for working with text, leisurely Internet surfing and watching videos - the Pentium N5000 is unlikely to fit for a larger one. The built-in video core raises no objections: it is capable of displaying a picture with UltraHD resolution at 60 frames, or connecting up to three monitors of a lower resolution.

Laptops based on this processor are ultra-budget, costing up to 35 thousand rubles. As a rule, these are quite light, but overall devices with minimal amounts of RAM (4 GB) and ROM, without discrete graphics cards. In general, good options for study or office work.

The inexpensive Pentium 5405U processor from Intel entered the market in the first quarter of 2019, so it can be considered a relatively fresh model. The chip received two cores, four threads, a base frequency of 2.3 GHz and 2 MB of cache. The declared heat pack does not exceed 15 W, i.е. the manufacturer focuses it on the most budget segment of work laptops. Other characteristics confirm this: support for no more than 64 GB of RAM, simple integrated graphics of the 8th generation UHD Graphics and work with LPDDR3 memory at a frequency of no higher than 1866 MHz.On the other hand, the chip received a whole bunch of modern Intel technologies, especially in the field of energy saving.

According to the opinions of experts and users, based on the Pentium 5405U, solid laptops are obtained for everyday work and surfing the net. You won't be able to launch the best games, but most mid-level projects will run at least at minimum wages. Asus continues to use this processor most actively, Lenovo also has several models based on it.

i3 is the youngest model in Intel's Core line. However, do not think that the processor is suitable only for the most undemanding users. Yes, it is unlikely that it will be possible to play modern games, but this generation of chips is capable even on the built-in video processor - Intel HD Graphics 620 - to produce a good picture in casual games and projects 5-7 years ago. The processor is perfect for office and educational work at a distance, watching videos, surfing the web - there should be no slowdowns during the execution of these tasks at all.

This model has 2 cores and 4 threads. The initial frequency is quite normal and is 2.2 GHz with the possibility of overclocking to 3.4 GHz. A minimum heat dissipation of 15 W rarely puts a lot of pressure on cooling systems, which is why this particular stone can be considered ideal for work. Supports maximum 32GB RAM. To date, this processor is used in the most inexpensive laptops from Lenovo, as well as in some models from HP and Acer.

The gaming industry is gaining momentum every year.Recently, gaming laptops have become popular - powerful, but compact systems that can "take out" modern games at medium-high graphics settings. Many popular models are based on the Intel Core i7-8750H, especially from the brands Acer, HP and Xiaomi. The “H” index indicates the usefulness of the processor - there are 6 cores (12 threads) operating at a frequency of 2.2 GHz. L3 cache volume is almost 9 MB. In conjunction with the GeForce GTX 1050Ti or GTX 1060, the model is capable of delivering stable 60 frames per second at high graphics settings in FullHD in almost any modern game.

It should be understood that high performance requires significant energy costs, and therefore laptops based on it quickly enough (in 1-1.5 hours under load) are discharged and generate a lot of heat, which imposes high requirements on the cooling system - be sure to read this question when choosing a laptop. Laptops with Core i7-8750H are relatively expensive (90-130 thousand rubles), massive (2.5-3 kg) and noisy. But they are very productive, and therefore they are suitable not only for gamers, but also for video editors, 3D modelers, designers, photographers, etc.

This i7 line processor is still considered one of the best options for a budget gaming laptop. Its big plus was the increased level 3 cache, which has grown from 9 to 12 MB. In tasks that require maximum power, the processor shows itself remarkably, only occasionally yielding to the i7-8750H, but generally surpassing it.

An ideal addition to it in modern laptops is the RTX 2060 graphics card or the more budgetary GTX 1650.According to reviews, among the abundance of laptop models, you can find a bundle with the GTX 1660 Ti card, and it is she who is the most reasonable and justified investment. In their gaming laptops, this Intel chip continues to be actively used by MSI, Acer and Xiaomi.

One of the most profitable processors among all presented by AMD at the beginning of 2019. It has 4 cores with 8 threads that will faithfully handle almost all top games. Unlike the 3700U, here are lower frequencies, for example, the base frequency is set at 2.1 GHz, and the maximum is 3.7 GHz. In terms of cache memory, everything is traditional for many AMD mobile chips: 2 MB on L2 and 4 MB on L3.

Embedded graphics have also improved. Now it's Vega 8. The processor is equipped with advanced Precision Boost technology, which gives real-time precise regulation of processor performance to adjust the workflow and avoid wasting resources. Additionally, dynamic frequency control is available without any stops or command resets. Precision Boost 2 is capable of boosting clock speeds in 25MHz increments for any application. We add that today this "stone" is actively used by the brands Lenovo, Asus HP and Dell.

Unlike other representatives of the Zen architecture, the inexpensive Athlon does not have multipliers unlocked for increasing, which means that it is almost impossible to overclock it yourself, unless you are a child prodigy.This judgment concerns not only the cores themselves, but also the integrated video core and memory. As you can see, the chip completely excludes the launch of games, i. focused purely on office tasks.

The number of processor cores is two, and the number of threads is four. Pleased with the initial frequency of 2.4 GHz with automatic overclocking to 3.3 GHz. At the same time, the amount of video memory is small, only 512 MB, and this is a serious limitation, due to which you can only play online games at minimum settings or recall the classics of Need For Speed. It is not recommended to overheat the stone, otherwise its frequencies will start jumping from 300 MHz to 3.3 GHz. On a laptop with such a processor, you can try to play Fortnite or CS: GO at minimum wages and there will still be drawdowns. But within the framework of a working machine, it performs remarkably, so let's repeat - the model was released for office work.

AMD has been catching up in the desktop processor market for a long time, but the Ryzen line was able to change the situation. With processors for laptops, the situation is not so rosy, but still very pleasant for AMD fans. The Ryzen 3 2200U belongs to the lower tier of the midrange. Performance is roughly comparable to an Intel Core i5 or even a 6th generation Core i7. There are two cores, four threads, the clock frequency, depending on the mode, is 2.5-3.4 GHz. Supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 RAM. Also pleased with the built-in graphics core, capable of running games like Resident Evil 7 at minimum settings in HD resolution.

Most laptops with AMD Ryzen 3 2200U are budget, costing 30-40 thousand rubles. However, there are more sophisticated models for 45-50 thousand rubles.It is possible to advise devices based on this processor to office workers and students who are interested in low cost and sufficient power for simple work.

At one time, the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H was one of the most powerful laptop processors from the company of the same name. 4 cores (Zen+, 12nm process technology), 8 threads, and a clock speed of 2.3 GHz. The cache of the 3rd level was trimmed to 4 MB. The nominal heat pack is 35 W and can be reduced to 15 by artificially limiting frequencies. The same applies to the frequencies of RAM, the factory limit is at around 2400 MHz.

This inexpensive “stone” is equipped with the most advanced Vega 10 integrated graphics at the beginning of 2019. It is not gaming, but it has a fully justified professional title and serves as a temporary replacement if you do not have enough money and you decide to sit out the hard times on the “embedded ". The maximum operating temperature of the 3750H is 105 degrees. Despite the rather impressive age for a modern CPU, this chip is actively used by Asus and MSI in their budget gaming laptops.

Its performance is often compared to Intel Core i5-8250 - the difference in synthetic tests is about 3%, which can be attributed to a statistical error. The imagination is struck by a thoughtful power system that optimizes power consumption and does not waste energy on idle cores, which reduces heat dissipation. Ryzen 5 includes 4 physical cores, each of which runs in two threads.The base clock speed is only 2 GHz, but in boost mode it rises to 3.6 GHz - one of the best rates in the mobile processor class. Supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a maximum frequency of 2400 MHz. The CPU is made according to the 14 nm process technology, which means that the chip heats up a little with good performance and allows the laptop to live longer on battery power.

Separately, we note the built-in video processor - this is an 8-core Vega 8. Of course, you should not expect insane gaming performance, but, according to users in the reviews, even in FullHD resolution at minimum settings, you can quite comfortably play projects such as GTA V, PUBG or Battlefield 1. There are not so many laptops based on AMD Ryzen 5 2500U - they are mainly budget devices (costing about 40 thousand rubles) with a simple screen, large dimensions, and 4/8 GB of RAM.

A very interesting and inexpensive mobile processor released in the third quarter of 2020. It is based on a 10nm process technology, 4 cores with support for 8 threads and a 28W TDP. The clock frequency of the chip is 2.4 GHz, but boost up to 4.2 GHz is supported. The Stone received integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, support for high-speed memory up to 64 GB and the ability to work with 8K resolutions. But the main thing is different, at the time of compiling the rating in its segment of budget chips, the Core i5-1135G7 showed the best ratio between cost and test scores.

If we evaluate the performance, then this is a “home” processor that can easily cope with the tasks of remote office work or study, provide comfort when watching videos and surfing the net, and also allow you to play most games, but not at the highest graphics settings. Note that this chip is actively used by such manufacturers as Asus, Acer, Lenovo, HP, Dell, as well as Chinese Honor. Reviews for models based on the i5-1135G7 are mostly positive, regardless of the manufacturer.

A processor in demand and very popular with manufacturers, which is optimally suited for solving basic office tasks. The obvious trump card is an inexpensive cost, which makes a significant contribution to such a massive use. The i3-10110U chip entered the market at the end of 2019 and quickly became one of the leaders in its segment, thanks to the optimal combination of characteristics: 2 cores, 4 threads, a frequency of 2.1 GHz with a boost up to 4.1 GHz, a 25 W heat pack and support for up to 64 GB of RAM. There is an integrated 10th generation UHD Intel graphics with a frequency of 300 MHz. Yes, it's clearly not enough for games, but you can launch network projects.

As already mentioned, the main working direction of this “stone” is office software, plus surfing the net and simple entertainment, like watching movies. In this regard, it will fully provide the necessary performance, which is confirmed by customer reviews of laptops based on it. If anyone should be singled out, then we note the budget line of 14-inch Asus Pro laptops, in which the potential of the i3-10110U is complemented by a selection of other high-quality components.

The release date for this chip is the second quarter of 2020. Since then, he has confidently "registered" in the segment of budget laptops for gamers, becoming a real find for brands such as HP, Asus and Lenovo. The base of the processor is a 14-nanometer process technology and a 4-core layout with support for 8 data processing threads. The standard frequency is 2.5 GHz, and in bus mode it can be increased up to 4.5 GHz. The heat pack of the "stone" is 45 W, but it is possible to reduce it to 35 W. The i5-10300H processor supports up to 128GB of 2-channel RAM and features 10th generation Intel integrated UHD graphics with support for DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5, i.e. All modern games will run without problems.

From the point of view of the gaming device industry, this processor allows you to assemble a completely budget laptop. A striking example is the HP Pavilion Gaming 15-dk1067ur, the price of which fluctuates around 70,000 rubles. The model has numerous positive reviews and high ratings on specialized sites, although it needs some “pumping” due to the small amount of base RAM.

Released in the third quarter of 2020, the i7-1165G7 mobile processor in a sense blew up the mid-range office notebook segment. "Stone" is based on a 10-nanometer process technology, which in itself is a big breakthrough for Intel, which lags behind AMD technologies in this regard. For the needs of the user, the chip offers 4 cores and 8 threads with a maximum of 4.7 GHz in turbo mode. There is also 12 MB of cache, a TDP of only 28 W, support for up to 64 GB of RAM and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics with the ability to display images in 8K resolution via the DP interface.

Asus, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Honor have already presented their lines of laptops based on the i7-1165G7. The Korean giant LG also decided to use it to enter the office segment of the market, releasing a line of LG Gram laptops, however, at a biting price of over 150,000 rubles, which is significantly more expensive than the average cost of models from other brands.

Productive, reliable, modern, expensive - this is all about the i9 10885H chip from Intel, which was released in mid-2020. The processor is made on a 14-nanometer process technology, received an 8-core structure with support for 16 threads and a clock frequency of 2.4 GHz with the ability to boost up to 5.3 GHz. Estimated TDP is 45W, but can be lowered to 35W. There is an integrated 10th generation Intel UHD graphics with a dynamic frequency of 1.25 GHz and support for 4K resolution. It is not surprising that most of the players in the top-end laptop segment "fell in love" with this CPU for such power.

The i910885H also receives positive feedback from ordinary users who have evaluated the performance of laptops based on it. The chip is good in any modern tasks: gaming, working with graphics, watching streaming video in high quality, etc. For example, Lenovo uses this processor in its ThinkPad T15g Gen 1, which has support for 3840x2160 pixels and a GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q graphics card.

In 2020, AMD expanded the list of affordable mobile processors in the budget segment by adding a younger brother in the face of the Athlon 3020e to the popular Athlon 300U chip.Inexpensive novelty is focused on the most compact work laptops, designed exclusively for office software and surfing the net. Athlon 3020e is based on the same 14nm process technology, also has 2 cores, but working only in single-threaded mode and with a frequency of 1.2 GHz in the base, plus 2.6 GHz in bus. According to the figures, the performance is about two times lower, but at the same time, the new product provides a minimum level of heat dissipation - only 6 watts.

Separately, it is worth noting that the Athlon 3020e processor only supports DDR4 RAM with a frequency of up to 2400 MHz, and its integrated graphics received only 3 cores operating at 1.0 GHz. This chip is most actively used by Lenovo and HP, which produce ultra-budget models with a price tag often below 35,000 rubles. According to reviews, laptops do their job quite well, but do not have even the slightest margin of performance from above.

This inexpensive chip was initially targeted by AMD for use in office ultrabooks, optimizing the corresponding energy-saving technologies and working to reduce heat dissipation under load (nominal TDP is only 15 W). In addition, the processor is based on the 7-nanometer FinFET process technology with maximum adaptation to the requirements of the modern mobile gadget market. Its computing power is represented by 4 cores operating in single-threaded mode with a frequency of 2.7 GHz at the base and 3.7 GHz at maximum boost. "Stone" received 2 and 4 MB of L2/L3 cache, built-in 5-core graphics module (1.4 GHz) and support for DDR4/LPDDR4 RAM with frequencies of 3200/4266 MHz, respectively.

Laptops built on the basis of the Ryzen 3 4300U receive a large number of positive reviews, cost an average of 40-50 thousand rubles and are highly appreciated by market experts. Of course, these are far from models for gaming in modern AAA projects, but popular network games and the best hits of past years will pull without problems.

This chip, released in 2021, is one of the most promising for the mid-budget gaming laptop market. The new AMD processor overtakes its predecessor Ryzen 5 4600H by about 37% in terms of theoretical performance. The 6-core "stone" 5600H is made according to the same 7-nanometer process technology, but received a base clock frequency of 3.3 GHz and an increased bus speed to 4.2 GHz. Another important change is the growth of the L3 cache from 8 to 16 MB. But the nominal heat pack remained at the same level of 35 W, which became possible due to the optimization of a number of technologies used.

The capabilities of the novelty are already being fully used by Lenovo, which has released a whole series of laptops based on the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H within the Legion line. In addition, HP and MSI have already presented their models based on this chip. All three manufacturers have new laptops aimed at gamers who do not pursue the highest performance, but want to get the most out of every ruble invested.

This model combines the most advanced technologies from two years ago.The new 12nm architecture allows for 15% more instructions per cycle, which is a good advantage over the first generation processors and a huge one over the FX family. The developers were able to achieve a 2x increase in throughput for floating point values. Infinity Fabric, which received an increase in throughput to 512 bits, was not left without attention.

According to reviews, the processor turned out to be quite good due to optimization for cloud computing and corporate performance. This provides an advantage in gaming and streaming, as multiple sensors optimize resource use, and the cores have improved throughput. The Ryzen 7 3700U is especially in demand among brands such as Acer, Lenovo and Honor.

AMD's Ryzen 9 processor line is not so extensive, and the most popular chip in it today is the 4900HS "stone", used in particular in the well-known gaming line of ASUS ROG Zephyrus laptops. AMD used the 7nm FinFET process technology in its development, introduced Radeon Graphics with eight cores and a frequency of 1.75 GHz. The processor itself has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base frequency of 3.0 GHz, plus a bus up to 4.3 GHz. The chip's cache is 4 MB on L2 and 8 MB on L3. Rated heat pack - 35 W. Also note that the "stone" is able to work with LPDDR4 memory at frequencies up to 4266 MHz, and with DDR4 up to 3200 MHz.

This model entered the market in the second quarter of 2020, shows excellent results in performance tests, as well as a high rating in terms of price / quality ratio.Most often, the 4900HS is compared with the i9-10980HK, which was released at the same time and which the AMD “stone” outperforms by an average of 15% according to the Passmark CPU Mark results.