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expiredSuryasis posted Jul 26, 2021 4:12 PM
HP Laptop: 15.6" 1080p, Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Vega 7
$399
$449
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Walmart has HP Laptop 15.6" (15-ef2127wm) on sale for $399. Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.
Specs:
Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.
Specs:
- 15.6" 1080p FHD IPS 250nits Display, 45% NTSC
- Ryzen 5 5500U 6 Cores 12 Threads (2.1GHz Base / 4GHz Boost) Processor
- 8GB (4GBx2) DDR4-3200 Memory (2 Slots, 64GB Max)
- 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
- AMD Vega 7 Graphics at 1900 MHz
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0
- Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
- Ports:
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (Data Only)
- 1x HDMI 1.4b
- 1x SD Card Reader
- 1x Audio Combo Jack
- 3 Cell 41 WHr Battery
- 3.75 lbs
Editor's Notes
Written by megakimcheelove | Staff- About this deal:
- This offer represents an 11% savings off the list price
- About this product:
- 1-year limited hardware warranty
- About this store:
- Walmart return policy here
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Walmart has HP Laptop 15.6" (15-ef2127wm) on sale for $399. Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.
Specs:
Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.
Specs:
- 15.6" 1080p FHD IPS 250nits Display, 45% NTSC
- Ryzen 5 5500U 6 Cores 12 Threads (2.1GHz Base / 4GHz Boost) Processor
- 8GB (4GBx2) DDR4-3200 Memory (2 Slots, 64GB Max)
- 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
- AMD Vega 7 Graphics at 1900 MHz
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0
- Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
- Ports:
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (Data Only)
- 1x HDMI 1.4b
- 1x SD Card Reader
- 1x Audio Combo Jack
- 3 Cell 41 WHr Battery
- 3.75 lbs
Editor's Notes
Written by megakimcheelove | Staff- About this deal:
- This offer represents an 11% savings off the list price
- About this product:
- 1-year limited hardware warranty
- About this store:
- Walmart return policy here
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https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/ConfigureView?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&catEntryId=30744... [hp.com]
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https://www.costco.com/hp-14%22-l...46492.html [costco.com]
This comes with 2 year warranty.
i3-1125G4: 4C/8T, 3.7 GHz boost (Tiger Lake) | 1157 points 1T / 3826 points nT [geekbench.com]
Ryzen 5 5500U: 6C/12T, 4.0 GHz boost (Zen2, not Zen3) | 939 points 1T / 4402 points nT [geekbench.com]
Intel i3 CPUs have come a very long way. In 1T performance (most CPU workloads), the Intel i3 CPU is ~23% faster.
What's probably misleading is AMD pulled an Intel with the naming; the 5500U is actually a rebadged older Zen2 CPU from early 2020 versus the latest-gen Zen3 APUs from early 2021.
5800U = Zen3
5700U = Zen2
5600U = Zen3
5500U = Zen2
5300U = Zen2
https://i.imgur.com/1ZZvkvs.png
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Otherwise, the systems are pretty darn close. I'd say size & weight are probably what differentiate them, though I'm always a fan of longer warranties on laptops these days: repair costs are frankly ridiculous.
i3-1125G4: 4C/8T, 3.7 GHz boost (Tiger Lake) | 1157 points 1T / 3826 points nT [geekbench.com]
Ryzen 5 5500U: 6C/12T, 4.0 GHz boost (Zen2, not Zen3) | 939 points 1T / 4402 points nT [geekbench.com]
Intel i3 CPUs have come a very long way. In 1T performance (most CPU workloads), the Intel i3 CPU is ~23% faster.
What's probably misleading is AMD pulled an Intel with the naming; the 5500U is actually a rebadged older Zen2 CPU from early 2020 versus the latest-gen Zen3 APUs from early 2021.
5800U = Zen3
5700U = Zen2
5600U = Zen3
5500U = Zen2
5300U = Zen2
https://i.imgur.com/1ZZvkvs.png
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Otherwise, the systems are pretty darn close. I'd say size & weight are probably what differentiate them, though I'm always a fan of longer warranties on laptops these days: repair costs are frankly ridiculous.
https://www.cpubenchmar
https://www.cpubenchmar
Passmark single thread score for i3-1125G4 is 2539, for Ryzen 5 5500U it's 2495.
Not 23% difference like Geekbench, more like 2% difference.
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https://www.cpubenchmark.net/comp...3830vs3995 [cpubenchmark.net]
- I'd imagine PassMark's total score is relying on multi-threaded performance, as they break out 1T performance.
- But: PassMark 1T only shows the Intel leading by 2%, instead of 23%. I wonder if PassMark is a much longer test, so both CPUs hit 100C -> throttled? At that point, AMD should win with its hands tied behind its back.
- Maybe it's a different balance of plugged-in (AC) vs battery (DC) between their two averages.
- The Intel CPUs do run hotter; you'll have cooler & comfortable laps with the 5500U, I'd say, because the Intel CPUs ramp up the watts very aggressively.
Once plugged in, the AMD CPUs run away with it, but they somehow drop off once unplugged, even on Best Performance mode. From PCMark's testing overview [pcworld.com],https://images.idgesg.n
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They're both solid, if not great, CPUs for the price. $399 for this kind of performance is special. I'd more meant to note the i3 is not as big a sand trap as it used to be, versus Zen2 CPUs.
How often do people actually run their CPUs to throttle, e.g., 100C? It's an asinine measurement. It's like comparing a Toyota Camry vs a Honda Accord at a drag strip, waiting until their engines overheat. "OK, which is faster now?!"
Nobody uses $399 laptops like that.
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Snappiness is almost entirely judged by short bursts of 1T performance, not multi-threaded performance.
Every single CPU benchmark shows the i3 is a faster 1T CPU.
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Unfortunately, as soon as you unplug the AMD CPU, it loses a vast amount of its multi-thread performance, which you seem to wholly ignore.
It's been show again and again and again, especially for these 5000 series APUs.
Tested: How bad is Ryzen 5000 battery performance? | PCWorld [pcworld.com]
Some AMD laptops reduce system performance for better battery life, but is that OK? | Windows Central [windowscentral.com]
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The iGPU differences: sure, if you're buying a $399 laptop for games, the AMD iGPU is noticeably faster than the Intel iGPU, but that's a silly recommendation in the end. You should probably save a few more $$$ to get a proper dGPU. Make it an AMD CPU; it doesn't matter.
Any dGPU is absolutely worth the extra $100 to $200.
This laptop does not. There are USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet adapters, though, which I've found pretty reliable. Unless you specifically wanted a Gigabit port for more intense networking or WoL etc. I do know the external ones do drain the battery a bit more, but for me, if I'm plugged into Ethernet, I'm also usually plugged into AC power, too.
This the one for me?
touchscreen, backlit keyboard, etc.
Also, you might want to shop at the Dell website itself. You can get full spec details like if there's a touchscreen or backlit keyboard, and purchase an extended warranty (which sometimes is also on sale). We always get one with on-site service that includes accidental damage. We used to get 4-year warranties, but the last time we purchased the 2-year full warranty was on sale cheap so we just got that and already had to use it for an accident my husband had tripping on the cord. Do a search for Dell codes as well, check your credit cards to see if they have cashback for shopping from Dell (i've gotten $100 back a couple of times from Amex that way), and check cashback shopping portals like Be Frugal or Top Cash Back as they sometimes offer a nice return.
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lenovo.../773741305
I mean, I can get the specs of individual hardware components, but then, the hidden motherboards is really a big unknown. My past experience with Acer made me shun it, as it would match it's competitors with those well advertised hardware but then as a laptop it was much slower.
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