CPU vs GPU

Perles75 · 26 Feb 2021 at 17:23

Hello,

I've been looking for a new laptop and I'm finding myself wondering where it's better to spend money: a better CPU at the expense of a lower GPU or the opposite? (I'm aiming at a mid-level gaming laptop and I don't play heavily demanding games usually)

To make a practical example: better to favour a laptop with a Ryzen 7 and a 1660/2060 Geforce or one with an i7 10750 or 10870 with a 2060/3060 Geforce?

Sorry if it's a bit vague and thanks!

Perles75 · 26 Feb 2021 at 17:40

around 1100-1300 pounds, for example, I've seen several products with (i7 10750H + RTX 2060) or with (Ryzen 7 4800H + GTX 1660Ti) and I'm unsure of what's the best combination.

(yes, I know that's out of budget for the new RTX 3060, although I might do something crazy if I see some good option

, I was just wondering if it's worth pushing for the GPU so much)

Perles75 · 26 Feb 2021 at 19:19

and would that be preferable, even if the CPU is a bit weaker than other possible choices?

Perles75 · 1 Mar 2021 at 14:16

thanks for the answers everyone . I like the idea of the Ryzen 7 because, even though I don't use my laptop for much more than internet and gaming, as it sounds more flexible to deal with eventual multiple stuff opened, and it's not like I do any of those first person shooters (although Cyberpunk 2077 would be nice to see) or I need to have everything at ultra resolution.
I was just wondering about the longevity of the system.