25+ Is I5 Better Than I7 Background. The good news is that both core i5 and i7 processors support turbo boost. Which laptop cpu is right for you?
As we've said, intel i7 chips are typically more powerful and will cost you more money than intel i5 chips.
Generally speaking, core i7s are better than core i5s, which are in turn better than core i3s. In terms of pricing, the laptop edition of the processors tends to be pricier than the desktop processors as well. By darthneo1964, january 31, 2018 in cpus, motherboards, and memory ยท 13 replies. The good news is that both core i5 and i7 processors support turbo boost.