CPU or GPU for a solidworks laptop?

[robbbbo666]

Looking for a new laptop for mainly solidworks.

Should I be looking at laptops with a good CPU or GPU or a mixture of both?

Potentially thinking a new amd processor laptop for some good proformance and battery life but unsure how hard to go on the GPU?

Got a 1300-2000USD (2000-3000AUD) budget if you have an suggestions

 

Looking at 14-15" (had a 17 and don't want the weight)

USB C charging would be ideal but I know there are power limitations there so not a must

touch screen is high up the list

Oled would be a bonus

[ARandomPerson]

I’d look at p series thinkpads, they are solid works certified, have amazing durability and the dedicated graphics is good.

Just taking a quick glance at Lenovo’s refurbished shows this powerhouse https://www.lenovo.com/us/outletus/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadp/thinkpad-p16-gen-2-16-inch-intel/21fax015us#features

Send some ideas over and I could evaluate them 

Edited December 5, 2024 by ARandomPerson

[TatamiMatt]

Solidworks well with a decent core count but mainly is driven by high single core performance. So you dont need a 24 core i9 for example, as a good single core performance cpu will work probably just as well for a fraction of the cost, an i5 13th/14th gen or a 7th/9th gen ryzen 5 would also be a good option

[robbbbo666]

3 hours ago, ARandomPerson said:

I’d look at p series thinkpads, they are solid works certified, have amazing durability and the dedicated graphics is good.

Just taking a quick glance at Lenovo’s refurbished shows this powerhouse https://www.lenovo.com/us/outletus/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadp/thinkpad-p16-gen-2-16-inch-intel/21fax015us#features

Send some ideas over and I could evaluate them 

Thanks! I will have a look and see if there is any decent supply here in Australia and compare to any other options I'm looking at.

[robbbbo666]

3 hours ago, TatamiMatt said:

Solidworks well with a decent core count but mainly is driven by high single core performance. So you dont need a 24 core i9 for example, as a good single core performance cpu will work probably just as well for a fraction of the cost, an i5 13th/14th gen or a 7th or 9th gen ryzen 5 would also be a good option

Seem to be a lot of options in the Ryzen 7/9 series so ill start there.

Here's a couple I have my eye on if you don't mind looking over?
https://www.centrecom.com.au/asus-zenbook-s-16-oled-um5606-16-3k-ryzen-9-ai-32gb-ram-1tb-laptop-zumaia-gray
No dedicated graphics so unsure if that will hold me back?

https://www.centrecom.com.au/hp-zbook-firefly-14-g11-14-wuxga-touch-core-ultra-7-32gb-ram-1tb-rtxa500-workstation-laptop

Best for solidworks on paper but I probably like more versatility out of the Zenbook

[TatamiMatt]

Just now, robbbbo666 said:

Seem to be a lot of options in the Ryzen 7/9 series so ill start there.

Here's a couple I have my eye on if you don't mind looking over?
https://www.centrecom.com.au/asus-zenbook-s-16-oled-um5606-16-3k-ryzen-9-ai-32gb-ram-1tb-laptop-zumaia-gray
No dedicated graphics so unsure if that will hold me back?

https://www.centrecom.com.au/hp-zbook-firefly-14-g11-14-wuxga-touch-core-ultra-7-32gb-ram-1tb-rtxa500-workstation-laptop

Best for solidworks on paper but I probably like more versatility out of the Zenbook

Just to make sure, not ryzen 7 or ryzen 9

 

but ryzen 5 7th or 9th gen

 

so ryzen 5 7700 for example or Ryzen 5 9600X

 

Generations highlighted in red

[robbbbo666]

28 minutes ago, TatamiMatt said:

Just to make sure, not ryzen 7 or ryzen 9

 

but ryzen 5 7th or 9th gen

 

so ryzen 5 7700 for example or Ryzen 5 9600X

 

Generations highlighted in red

That's not applicable to laptop cpus though?

[TatamiMatt]

5 minutes ago, robbbbo666 said:

That's not applicable to laptop cpus though?

No, it should be, those are desktop cpus in my example but all cpus have generations, amd, intel, snapdragon etc, but they also have tiers within those generations.

 

For example, if you know intel best, getting a 15 year old i9 processor wont keep up whatsoever with the most recent i3. This is consistent across all manufacturers

[robbbbo666]

6 hours ago, TatamiMatt said:

No, it should be, those are desktop cpus in my example but all cpus have generations, amd, intel, snapdragon etc, but they also have tiers within those generations.

 

For example, if you know intel best, getting a 15 year old i9 processor wont keep up whatsoever with the most recent i3. This is consistent across all manufacturers

Got you, I did look up amds new lineup so I do have a vague idea what's new and what's "top of the range". I understand TDP plays a big part in performance as well so comparing those numbers too.  I do like how the AI 9's todo higher but also can go much lower for presumed battery life.