Solved! Intel pentium vs intel core i3

[ygarcia411]

Hello, im on a budget and dont know which one would be better? I need it for basic web browsing and Microsoft Word but I also load a lot of pics. Im trying to decide between Intel Core i3-370M processor and Intel Pentium processor T4500? Can someone who knows about computers advise me please.

 

[jessterman21]

Definitely the i3 - good for many other things you might need down the road as well.

 

[inzone]

I would go with the i3 since it is the more recent version and will process files and pictures more qiuckly and web browsing will be snappier.

 

[WR2]

Both will do OK with what you plan: basic web browsing, MS Office programs and managing pictures.
The i3-370M has a nice boost in overall performance.
What is the price difference in the laptops you're looking at? Got make and models for us to compare?

Intel Core i3-370M 2.4Ghz CPU review PCMark Vantage score: 5129
Intel Pentium T4500 2.3Ghz CPU review PCMark Vantage score: 3694