Amd phenom II triple core processor vs intel core i5-450m processor

[saucy138]

I am looking to buy a new computer this week. I have found two that seem to fit my needs. I need to know which processor is better, faster: HP Pavilion Laptop featuring Intel Core i5-450M Processor or HP LED Laptop with AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Processor.

My basic computer needs are for my graduate studies, gaming and my small business. I do not wish to have to buy another computer next year. Price is really not an issue as long as I have the best for my dollars.

My past computers had slower processors and did not really handle my needs. They were only based on price. I am not tied to HP, it's just the brand I have been researching lately. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[bnot]

AMD phenom II 840 all the way! =D

link:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103921&cm_re=phenom_840-_-19-103-921-_-Product

 

[saucy138]

The AMD Phenom II is the P680. Do you still say AMD Phenom?

 

[Wisecracker]

I suspect 'turbo' on the i5-450M would win in single threads and highly parallel apps would win on the PII triple.

Not much help, am I?

 

[geekapproved]

I can't even find P680 with a Google search.

Show us links to the specific laptops your looking at.

 

[saucy138]

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11622606&whse=BC&Ne=5000136+4000000&eCat=BC|84|56670&N=4047229 4294899838&Mo=10&No=1&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=

 

[popatim]

I would give the win to the i5 thanks to hyperthreading, turboboost, and superior architecture of the cpu itself.

 

[geekapproved]

I agree the i5 beause of hyperthreading, but they both seem pretty darn nice.

 

[saucy138]

Don't really have a budget. This one will be it for the next few years.

 

[saucy138]

Best answer selected by saucy138.