This is a more expensive route, but you can tailor it to fit your budget (processor performance, amount of RAM, motherboard, video card, SSD, etc). Table 1 High-level technical specifications of 10 th gen Intel Core i3 CPUs. Table 1 lists the top-level specifications of Intel Core i3 processors (10 th gen) as of late 2020. If you're able and willing to build a new computer, an AMD Ryzen 5 or 7 processor would have plenty of processing power for your needs. In fact, depending on each specific processors construction, some i3 models might have faster cycle times than some i5 processors. You can get one with a 3rd-generation Core i5 or i7 at a very good price (under $250 U.S.). If you're willing to consider a desktop computer, check eBay for an off-lease Dell OptiPlex 7010 in mini-tower or desktop form factor (stay away from the SFF and USFF machines the two larger sizes are roomier inside and have better cooling).

One of those will have much better performance than a T410. If you insist on having a laptop, check eBay for an off-lease business-class machine like a T450 or T460. Intel Core i5-4690 - Core i5 4th Gen Haswell Quad-Core 3.5 GHz LGA 1150 84W Intel HD Graphics 4600 Desktop Processor - BX80646I54690. Those machines tend to be big, heavy, and expensive. Intels Core i3 and i5 processors are among the newest from the company. Laptops are not known for their processor performance, unless you get something in the 'mobile workstation' class. Upgrading a laptop is usually more trouble than it's worth, especially something like a ten-year-old Lenovo ThinkPad T410.

I3 5th gen vs i5 4th gen