Which CPU should I get?

[DoggedContender]

Hello. I've been looking for a laptop for college (and a bit of gaming) and I can't decide which model should I get. Mainly because I don't know If i'm ok with the i5-7300hq, or if it would be better to get the i7-7700hq. I will be using this laptop mostly for 3d modeling on Blender and also Unity/Unreal Engine. Is it worth getting the i7 or am I ok with the i5? I have a more powerfull desktop that will do long renders in case I need. The laptop would be only used in classes and for small render (I think).  

Thanks in advance.

[iRileyx]

The i7 will definitely give you better performance over an i5 for your usage case. 

As mentioned above though, make sure it has a good GPU(1060+), an i7 and crappy gpu won't be much better than an i5 with a mid-high range gpu for your uses. Though not many manufacturers pair an i7 with a crappy GPU(1030-1050ti) 

[TH3M4DR4TT3R]

I have the Asus ROG Strix GL702-VM-GC-003T with an i5 6300HQ, GTX1060 (6GB) and 16GB of ram abd that munches through everything that I throw at it from Skyrim to 3D modelling and VR gaming. I personally would have liked the i7 version but money was an issue so I had to go for the lower spec but it does everything I want it to do with room to spare...

[DoggedContender]

The laptops I have been seeing have a 1050 or 1050ti. I was hoping that would be enough when it comes to the GPU. So... like RKRiley said, if I go for a mid-range gpu like the 1050ti, I wont be feeling much diference if I pick the i5 instead of the i7? 

[ryanf257]

I’d go with the i7 based on said usages, but if you have a desktop and budget does constrain you, the i5 would do you fine.

 

[DoggedContender]

The i7 version is still within budget. The thing is, I don't wanna pay for something that I wont use or don't need and Idk if the i7 for more 100€ (123$) is worth it. Tried to search for performance stats online from both CPU's but I haven't found one clear enough.

[genexis_x]

1 hour ago, RKRiley said:

Though not many manufacturers pair an i7 with a crappy GPU(1030-1050ti) 

There are many laptops with 7700HQ and MX150/GTX 1050/1050TI here