Laptop selecting based on cpu

[Technobabble1337]

Hello,

 

I'm trying to help a sibling pick out a laptop for school.

 

The main question I'm wanting to find an answer to here, is this:

 

If a CPU has 1.6Ghz, but is a quad core, will the presence of 4 cores compensate for the lower clock speed? He's wanting to use the laptop for light gaming (Minecraft), and school work. Its a 2 in 1. (we're heading to a store tomorrow to get a closer look at it)

 

Thanks in advance

[coldcoconutoil]

31 minutes ago, Technobabble1337 said:

Hello,

 

as the title mentions, I'm helping my younger sibling pick out a laptop for college.

 

The main information I'm wanting to find out here, is this:

 

If a CPU has 1.6Ghz, but is a quad core, will the presence of 4 cores compensate for the lower clock speed? He's wanting to use the laptop for light gaming (Minecraft), and school work. Its a 2 in 1. (we're heading to a store tomorrow to get a closer look at it)

 

Thanks in advance

what country are you buying in? whats your budget (state your budget in appropriate currency).

[Technobabble1337]

We already have one in mind, 

We're buying in Canada

and I think the one we're looking at is somewhere under $1200 $1000 CAD

Edited July 30, 2020 by Technobabble1337
budget correction

[5x5]

1 hour ago, Technobabble1337 said:

We already have one in mind, 

We're buying in Canada

and I think the one we're looking at is somewhere under $1200 CAD

Look at the HP Envy x360 with a Ryzen 5 4500U. Easily the best two in one on the mid range market.

 

In any case, you have to specify models. Clockspeed alone is irrelevant. For example, the Renoir (Ryzen 4000) CPUs are currently the best mobile COUs due to the extremely good performance and efficiency which results in every low heat and very good battery life.

[Technobabble1337]

We went with one with a Ryzen 5 4500U, thanks for the sugggestion. He loves it so far,