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Surface Pro 4 Processor question.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 6/7/16 at 1:41 pm
I need to replace an Ipad that I lost. I'm thinking about switching from another iPad to a Msft SP4.
This will be only be used for remote pc access to my work computer, to check emails and to deliver a basic power point presentation a few times a year. Basically, the most basic of uses.
There's about a $100 difference between two units that Comes down to processor. See below. Do I need the more expensive one?
Cheaper one is Core M3 with speed of 900Mhz. More expensive on is Core i5 with speed of 2.4 ghz.
I can spend the extra if it's beneficial, but would rather get additional accessories if there's not a noticeable difference for my application.
Thanks in advance.
This will be only be used for remote pc access to my work computer, to check emails and to deliver a basic power point presentation a few times a year. Basically, the most basic of uses.
There's about a $100 difference between two units that Comes down to processor. See below. Do I need the more expensive one?
Cheaper one is Core M3 with speed of 900Mhz. More expensive on is Core i5 with speed of 2.4 ghz.
I can spend the extra if it's beneficial, but would rather get additional accessories if there's not a noticeable difference for my application.
Thanks in advance.
This post was edited on 6/7/16 at 7:40 pm
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Posted on 6/7/16 at 1:45 pm to tigers win2
I wouldn't go below an i5 and 8gb of memory, but that's just my preference.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 1:48 pm to tigers win2
It sounds like if all your using it for is remote access, checking emails and using msft word and ppoint, the cheaper version will be fine.
However, there is a decent bump in performance between that core m3 vs. core i5. To me, it'd probably be worth the 100$ if I was going to spend that much already.
I actually think the Microsoft Book looks sexy.
However, there is a decent bump in performance between that core m3 vs. core i5. To me, it'd probably be worth the 100$ if I was going to spend that much already.
I actually think the Microsoft Book looks sexy.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 2:48 pm to tigers win2
The biggest difference between the i5 and the M3 is how it's cooled and therefore how it boosts.
The Core M3 is much like an i5 or i3 that's been given an extremely strict set of rules regarding how much power it can use and how hot it can get. The PC/tablet OEMs set these power/thermal targets, so it can vary from unit to unit. Not that the Core i3/5/7 chips aren't subject to similar limitations, but they are specced for devices with active cooling, hence the higher base clock. M3, at its top speed, performs similarly to an i5 clock for clock, but it operates a lot like other tablet and phone CPUs. Extremely dynamic frequency. Touch the screen and scroll for a few seconds, CPU ramps up, then idles down the minute you stop touching the screen. There aren't too many tasks that require a CPU's full attention the entire time, but nevertheless, it's those tasks that require an active-cooled CPU.
Your usage does not require an active-cooled CPU or constant full-strength operation. You may even prefer fanless (aka more like a tablet) if you're just going to use it for that basic functionality.
The Core M3 is much like an i5 or i3 that's been given an extremely strict set of rules regarding how much power it can use and how hot it can get. The PC/tablet OEMs set these power/thermal targets, so it can vary from unit to unit. Not that the Core i3/5/7 chips aren't subject to similar limitations, but they are specced for devices with active cooling, hence the higher base clock. M3, at its top speed, performs similarly to an i5 clock for clock, but it operates a lot like other tablet and phone CPUs. Extremely dynamic frequency. Touch the screen and scroll for a few seconds, CPU ramps up, then idles down the minute you stop touching the screen. There aren't too many tasks that require a CPU's full attention the entire time, but nevertheless, it's those tasks that require an active-cooled CPU.
Your usage does not require an active-cooled CPU or constant full-strength operation. You may even prefer fanless (aka more like a tablet) if you're just going to use it for that basic functionality.
This post was edited on 6/7/16 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 6/7/16 at 2:50 pm to tigers win2
the M3 will do the job just fine
This post was edited on 6/7/16 at 2:51 pm
Posted on 6/7/16 at 3:47 pm to tigers win2
quote:
There's about a $100 difference between two units that Comes down to processor. See below. Do I need the more expensive one.
If you are throwing down the $$ on a surface, spend the extra $100
You wont need it if you are using it for remote access only but, cmon $100.
If you don't get it, consider getting the Surface Dock if you have monitors and the Surface Arc Touch Mouse.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 4:00 pm to musick
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If you are throwing down the $$ on a surface, spend the extra $100
I usually agree with that logic, but I lost the last iPad after only 4 months by leaving it on an airport bus in a backpack. The iPad before that got water damaged so I'm tired of spending $$ on technology due to being a dumbass.
Thanks to all that offered insight. And yeah, I'll probably spend the extra $$ again......stupid never learns.
This post was edited on 6/7/16 at 4:39 pm
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