Which laptop is better for gaming?

ILVBOBA·7/30/2015, 4:18:23 AM·1 votes·1,159 views

Hello guys, I am about to buy a laptop for gaming on the go as I already have a desktop. I am debating on 2 similar laptops currently. Anyways how will both of these run league and which one is better? Here are the specs:

System 1: Intel core i5 4200U @1.6ghz (2.6 turbo) 4GB ram Radeon 8850M 1080P screen 500GB hard drive

System 2: Intel core i5 4300U @1.9ghz (2.9ghz turbo) 4GB ram Radeon 8750M 1080P screen 500GB hard drive

I know the first one has a MUCH better gpu but a worse cpu. Basically how much worse is the 4200U than the 4300U and is it worth it to get the 4300U over the 4200U for a worse gpu? Remember I only care about gaming performance. Thanks!

4 Comments

Live2LetDie7/30/2015, 4:35:25 AM1 votes

Those CPUs both will run league completely fine so it all comes down to the gpu and the better one is the obvious choice. League doesn't take much in terms of hardware. My 4 year old Alienware with a gt 555m has no problem running max settings 60fps( processor and ram is better but that's not the point). Either one will be fine so chose the cheaper one with the biggest screen.

Markus Kruber7/31/2015, 5:08:15 AM1 votes

Ever considered a tower? They're much better than a laptop and u can upgrade them plus they are -> cheaper <- if u build ur own

Angry Monster7/31/2015, 5:16:23 AM1 votes

Mobile cards tend to share resources with the CPU and system RAM. IF one of the GFX cards is more independent than the other, that would influence my decision.

You could also upgrade the CPU later if it was a real issue to ( 2.4 +) if you really wanted to. GFX cards either are not replaceable or so damn form specific it might as well not be( in laptops).