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title: "Which is the best processor: i3 or i5?"  
description: "Which is the best processor: i3 or i5?"  
author: "Sandra Emily"  
published: 2022-05-12  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97341/which-is-the-best-processor-i3-or-i5  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "microprocessors"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Which is the best processor: i3 or i5?

Which is the best processor: i3 or i5?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- Core **i3 [processors](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97325/why-registers-are-used-inside-of-microprocessors)** will be less expensive than Core i5 processors. With the current-generation Core processors, Intel has shifted to a capability-driven marketing pitch. In essence, Core i5 processors are more capable than Core i3 processors.
- Core **i5 i**s better for media creation and multitasking, as well as if you frequently complain about your PC being slow. For those who want a PC that is speedier than an Atom-powered tablet or laptop but don't want to pay more than they have to, the Core i3 will suffice. Core i3 processors are also less expensive than Core M processors, which are designed for longer battery life and come in compact, fanless packages.

**Read More: [What is the difference between a core i3 and a core i5 processor?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97343/what-is-the-difference-between-a-core-i3-and-a-core-i5-processor)**


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