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Intel version is $130 more at Bestbuy: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/l...ku/6679017

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Intel version is $130 more at Bestbuy: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/l...ku/6679017

Good find with the Intel model.

That Intel model is significantly better for everything but multicore rendering, with the extra 2 cores in the AMD model pulling it slightly ahead. For single core rendering however, the Core 7 350 is over 30% faster. It's a new 6-core CPU from April 2026, and considerably more power efficient than the old 5825u from January 2022.

The Intel model is advertised as having an "18 hour battery life," but I'd bet it's more like 8-11. Both model have a small 45Wh battery and the AMD CPU will struggle to stay alive over 5 hours with it. I maintain a fleet of HP Probooks, and a few models have similar AMD Zen3 8-core CPUs. They never last 5 hours, and they typically have 40-50Wh batteries too.

The Intel Xe graphics will outperform the outdated Vega8 of the AMD model, if games matter to you. AMD has placed Vega in extended support, so driver support is trailing off over the next few years.

Lastly, we're looking at DDR4 in this AMD version, and DDR5 for the Intel laptop. Also, it looks like that Intel laptop has a 120hz screen, while I can't verify what the AMD model has. It may just be 60hz.

The extra $130 for the Intel powered model is well worth it. I'm normally team AMD, but this Intel CPU is modern and power efficient. Go with it.

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Good find with the Intel model.That Intel model is significantly better for everything but multicore rendering, with the extra 2 cores in the AMD model pulling it slightly ahead. For single core rendering however, the Core 7 350 is over 30% faster. It's a new 6-core CPU from April 2026, and considerably more power efficient than the old 5825u from January 2022.The Intel model is advertised as having an "18 hour battery life," but I'd bet it's more like 8-11. Both model have a small 45Wh battery and the AMD CPU will struggle to stay alive over 5 hours with it. I maintain a fleet of HP Probooks, and a few models have similar AMD Zen3 8-core CPUs. They never last 5 hours, and they typically have 40-50Wh batteries too.The Intel Xe graphics will outperform the outdated Vega8 of the AMD model, if games matter to you. AMD has placed Vega in extended support, so driver support is trailing off over the next few years.Lastly, we're looking at DDR4 in this AMD version, and DDR5 for the Intel laptop. Also, it looks like that Intel laptop has a 120hz screen, while I can't verify what the AMD model has. It may just be 60hz.The extra $130 for the Intel powered model is well worth it. I'm normally team AMD, but this Intel CPU is modern and power efficient. Go with it.

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