What’s the minimum CPU you need for a Chromebook? | Ask an expert

Q: For a Chromebook, what is the minimum level of CPU you would recommend to handle schoolwork, Zoom calls, etc?A: Some may argue that Chromebooks don’t require a lot of firepower and you can scrape the absolute bottom of the barrel—but the difference between the cheapest processors and Intel’s lowest-end chips is actually tangible in how fast websites load. Start your search by looking for Chromebooks with Pentium and Celeron CPUs, but don’t stop there. The amount of RAM has an even bigger impact upon the experience of using a Chromebook—these days, don’t go lower than 4GB, or you’ll start to feel the machine chug after opening more than a few browser tabs. Our roundup of the best laptops offers a few suggestions to help with the hunt.To read this article in full, please click here https://www.pcworld.com/article/3605277/what-is-the-minimum-cpu-you-need-for-a-chromebook.html#tk.rss_all

Created 4y | Mar 16, 2021, 10:20:34 AM


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