Which cpu/ram combo gives better performance?

[drake123]

Which one gives better performance?


OPTIONS:

A) quad core SB cpu with 4 gb ram
((Intel® Core™ i5-2410M processor 2.30 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.90 GHz))

vs.

B) dual core SB cpu with 6 gb ram
((Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM, 2.0-2.8GHz))

THANKS!

 

[buwish]

Another thing to keep in mind is that the amount of graphics ram doesn't make a whole heck of a lot of difference.

http/www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html

 

[drake123]

I don't plan on upgrading the ram or anything like that in a few years from now...

Dell XPS
dual core
2 gb graphics
9 cell battery
NO backlit
640 gb HDD
6 gb ram
all for 930 dollars (with tax shipping discount)

VS

Sager NP5160
quad core
1 gb graphics
6 cell battery (hours are comparable to dell)
NO Backlit
320 gb hdd (can upgrade to 500 gb +20 dollars)
4 gb ram
all for 880 dollars ish...

Remember.. once these specs are set, they're set...

 

[lostandwandering]

Go with the Sager. The Quad Core will be relevent for a longer period of time. The difference in VRAM is negligible since the card will not be able to take advantage of the extra 1gb. Also, the difference between 4gb and 6 gb of RAM will not be very noticeable.

 

[drake123]

Go with the Sager. The Quad Core will be relevent for a longer period of time. The difference in VRAM is negligible since the card will not be able to take advantage of the extra 1gb. Also, the difference between 4gb and 6 gb of RAM will not be very noticeable.

Wl.. I'm not sure if you saw my recent post but
I got a discount on the dell... (70 dollars)

AND
I don't plan on upgrading the ram or anything once i receive the laptop..
everything you see is what i'll get...

 

[lostandwandering]

Wl.. I'm not sure if you saw my recent post but
I got a discount on the dell... (70 dollars)

AND
I don't plan on upgrading the ram or anything once i receive the laptop..
everything you see is what i'll get...

I saw it, but I still feel that the Quad is more valuable at this point.