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Should I choose a better GPU over a better CPU when it comes to a gaming laptop?

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Hello, I am a student looking to buy a new and cheap gaming laptop and have my eyes set on 2 specific models, both with just about the same price. However, one has an i7 8750H CPU with a max Q 1070 GPU, whereas the other sports an i7 7700HQ CPU with a max Q 1080 GPU. I will mainly be using my laptop for gaming and for some light student-related work. I am tempted to go for the 1080 however I am scared that the CPU will quickly become completely outdated in a few years, and as I also plan to replace my desktop with this laptop (just hooking it up with my monitor and keyboard really), I am afraid that the 1070 will not suffice for my needs. Both have 16 gb of DDR4 ram and a 512gb SSD (plan to use an exertnal hard drive though). 

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Better GPU all the way. a 4C/8T CPU is unlikely to become underpowered much sooner than that 1080.

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Yeah, better GPU yields better results than better CPU.

All / Any gaming laptop CPU have a good enough performance anyway that you can select with your eyes closed.

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1. What models are they

 

2. Max-Q = bad value almost every single time, considering how they turn each GPU into the model one level lower (1080MQ is barely faster than standard 1070M)

CPU: i7-2600K 4751MHz 1.44V (software) --> 1.47V at the back of the socket Motherboard: Asrock Z77 Extreme4 (BCLK: 103.3MHz) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 RAM: Adata XPG 2x8GB DDR3 (XMP: 2133MHz 10-11-11-30 CR2, custom: 2203MHz 10-11-10-26 CR1 tRFC:230 tREFI:14000) GPU: Asus GTX 1070 Dual (Super Jetstream vbios, +70(2025-2088MHz)/+400(8.8Gbps)) SSD: Samsung 840 Pro 256GB (main boot drive), Transcend SSD370 128GB PSU: Seasonic X-660 80+ Gold Case: Antec P110 Silent, 5 intakes 1 exhaust Monitor: AOC G2460PF 1080p 144Hz (150Hz max w/ DP, 121Hz max w/ HDMI) TN panel Keyboard: Logitech G610 Orion (Cherry MX Blue) with SteelSeries Apex M260 keycaps Mouse: BenQ Zowie FK1

 

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Firstly, what laptop models. A poorly cooled 1080 will perform worse than a 1030. Make sure the laptops don't overheat like many gaming ones do. 

 

Secondly, get an idea of what you want out od the system. The 1080MQ is only as fast as  a 1660 Ti/1070 so you may want to consider a more modern laptop with a 1660 Ti or 2060

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34 minutes ago, FlyingBlueDog1 said:

i7 7700HQ CPU with a max Q 1080 GPU

Yes!

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What models? Also, where are you from and what's your budget?

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Laptop: Lenovo Ideapad 5 Pro 16ACH6

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16 hours ago, 5x5 said:

Firstly, what laptop models. A poorly cooled 1080 will perform worse than a 1030. Make sure the laptops don't overheat like many gaming ones do. 

 

Secondly, get an idea of what you want out od the system. The 1080MQ is only as fast as  a 1660 Ti/1070 so you may want to consider a more modern laptop with a 1660 Ti or 2060

I'm talking about the ASUS Zephyrus GX 501 for the 1080 MQ. It's a slim laptop however I haven't seen many cooling complaints, and I plan to buy some laptop fan/stand if those work anyways. It's as I said, mostly for gaming and some light homework. Do you think a 1660Ti or 2060 would be more worth it for the price? I've found the GX 501 for around 1500 USD, looks like a great deal for me. 

Link to the 1080 laptop I'm eyeing: https://www.amazon.com/Zephyrus-Full-HD-Ultra-portable-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B071XDXLPG?th=1

Link to the 1070 laptop: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Zephyrus-i7-8750H-GeForce-Military-Grade/dp/B07G5Z9H8R/ref=dp_ob_title_ce?th=1

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3 hours ago, GeneXiS_X said:

What models? Also, where are you from and what's your budget?

Hey, I'm from France however will be buying from any US or international English reseller since I need that US QWERTY keyboard. Budget is around 1.5k however wiling to go a bit over if it's really worth it. The models I'm eyeing are the following: 

Link to the 1080 laptop (1500 USD) : https://www.amazon.com/Zephyrus-Full-HD-Ultra-portable-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B071XDXLPG?th=1

Link to the 1070 laptop (1400 USD): https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Zephyrus-i7-8750H-GeForce-Military-Grade/dp/B07G5Z9H8R/ref=dp_ob_title_ce?th=1

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1.5k in USD? Also, no preferences on weight and battery life?

Desktop specs:

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB Gigabyte B550M DS3H mATX

Asrock Challenger Pro OC Radeon RX 6700 XT Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (8Gx2) 3600MHz CL18 Kingston NV2 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Montech Century 850W Gold Tecware Nexus Air (Black) ATX Mid Tower

Laptop: Lenovo Ideapad 5 Pro 16ACH6

Phone: Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 8+128

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