GT 940m 2gb vs GT 940m 4gb

[thekingofsofa]

I am getting a laptop for mainly playing CSGO and other not high demanding games. I have already sweep through the tech part of the mall and have found 2 laptop that are the best for me.

Specs :
I7-5500u
940m 2gb
4gb ram (going to upgrade to 8)
1tb hard drive

Specs:
I5-6200u
940m 4gb
8gb ram
1tb hard drive

I am having trouble searching for a post that will help me decide which will perform better. Pls help and Thx in advance
(both acer)

 

[clutchc]

The 940m isn't strong enough to utilize 4GB of VRAM. If prices are equitable after the 8GB upgrade, go with the i7 laptop.

 

[clutchc]

The 940m isn't strong enough to utilize 4GB of VRAM. If prices are equitable after the 8GB upgrade, go with the i7 laptop.

 

[thekingofsofa]

Thank you so much. Yes the prices will still be cheaper after the upgrade. I guess the choice is final?

How much of a improvement will the I7 give me?

 

[thekingofsofa]

The 940m isn't strong enough to utilize 4GB of VRAM. If prices are equitable after the 8GB upgrade, go with the i7 laptop.

Thank you so much. Yes the prices will still be cheaper after the upgrade. I guess the choice is final?

How much of a improvement will the I7 give me?

 

[clutchc]

A little... http/cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-5200U-vs-Intel-Core-i7-5500U/m22169vsm22316

 

[CRITICALThinker]

A dual core i7 gives some improvements from enabled settings, but most of the improvement will come from higher base and boost clocks.

 

[thekingofsofa]

A dual core i7 gives some improvements from enabled settings, but most of the improvement will come from higher base and boost clocks.

So a big improvment for gaming?

 

[CRITICALThinker]

A dual core i7 gives some improvements from enabled settings, but most of the improvement will come from higher base and boost clocks.

So a big improvment for gaming?

Not much at all, it will be a small but measurable improvement over the lower clocked i5. between the two laptop, be better one is the less expensive one with that graphics chip.

 

[thekingofsofa]

Thank you for your help guys. Just got this account to post this and WOW the community is helpful. Getting the laptop next week, wish me luck.