It really depends on what you'd use it for. As far as CPU's go, the i7 is much better than the A10. However, with graphics the 8970m is much better than the 765m. If I were using it for gaming I'd get the first one as the CPU isn't bad, but the graphics and screen size are good. If I wanted more of a workhorse but with occasional gaming, then I'd get the second one due to the more powerful CPU and increased portability due to its size.