i3-370m vs Intel Pentium P6200

[Sheath]

I'm looking at two budget laptops. Which of these is better, focusing on graphics and CPU?

i3-370m 2.40ghz 3MB L3 Cache
ATI Mobility Radeon HD5470 DDR3 512MB

Intel Pentium P6200 2.13ghz 3MB L3 Cache
Radeon HD 6470M Graphics Seymour XT 1024MB DDR3


I've heard the i3-370m is much better performing than the Pentium, but graphic card comparisons also show the Radeon HD 1GB card provides faster FPS (although not much faster considering its double the memory-- I think its stuffter than the ATI make in general). I'm more inclined to go for the i3 right now, what do you think?

Note:  This is direct comparison of two separate computers based off decent findings I could pull up of laptops that fit my budget. Please do not suggest a desktop which is grossly unsuitable for my needs, nor bitch about how these setups are no match to your 3.0ghz gaming rigs with Nvida cards. Any jokes related to this note as a result of the message will make you look like a douche. :U

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[SeventhSandwich]

You're kidding me right?

The top one is better. The video is weaker but the processor makes up for it, and the bottom one's CPU isn't good enough that I would even consider buying it.

[Sheath]

The top one is better. The video is weaker but the processor makes up for it, and the bottom one's CPU isn't good enough that I would even consider buying it.

Right, I read reviews that the i3 was considerably faster but I'm too scared I'll do something stupid with my purchase and I'm not hugely educated in whats hot and whats not and rely on online benchmark tests which can be slightly confusing. Thats for confirming.

Maybe I'll be able to upgrade the graphics card too...

[SeventhSandwich]

Maybe I'll be able to upgrade the graphics card too...

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No.

[Sheath]

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No.

Some laptops let you (although I know for most its a very difficult task, but not impossible).

[Miga]

You're kidding me right?

The top one is better. The video is weaker but the processor makes up for it, and the bottom one's CPU isn't good enough that I would even consider buying it.

Actually, for most games, processor speed shouldn't be too big of an issue with even a Pentium.
As long as you have a high-end GPU, you'll be okay. Take the M11x from Alienware for example. It has a lower-end processor that's about as powerful as a Pentium, yet I can run everything on high/max settings without any bottlenecking from the CPU.

[Sheath]

Actually, for most games, processor speed shouldn't be too big of an issue with even a Pentium.

So if a computer had a Pentium and a 512mb ATI card with 4GB ram, it would be okay for lower to moderate setting gaming? Nothing explosive, just acceptable framerates.

[naturemon]

So if a computer had a Pentium and a 512mb ATI card with 4GB ram, it would be okay for lower to moderate setting gaming? Nothing explosive, just acceptable framerates.

That depends solely on what you are playing. You shouldn't have much of a problem playing most low end games though.

[Sheath]

I see.
How about an AMD Phenom triple core 2.0ghz?

[SeventhSandwich]

I see.
How about an AMD Phenom triple core 2.0ghz?

Should work fine.

Video is important too.

[Jubel]

The i3 in my computer works fine for gaming needs. Even though I would recommend i5, i3 is close enough.

I'd recommend the top computer since it seems like a good buy, and I have liked all the ATI cards i've burned through so far.