i7 vs i9 processors

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To folks using Windows laptops for Lightroom/Photoshop (yes, I know that Apple is "better", that's not the question), how much difference is there between an i7 and i9 processor? I'm looking at upgrading from an i5 with 16 gigs ram to one of the above with 32 gigs RAM and SSD drive. Any words of wisdom?
 
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An i9 generally has more cores (8 vs 6 in an i7 in the mainstream models) and that might help some of the Photoshop routines designed for multi-threading.

Personally, I'd get a high end i7 with SSD and more RAM over the i9, which tends to be more suited to high end gaming.
 
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steve149 said:
An i9 generally has more cores (8 vs 6 in an i7 in the mainstream models) and that might help some of the Photoshop routines designed for multi-threading.

Personally, I'd get a high end i7 with SSD and more RAM over the i9, which tends to be more suited to high end gaming.
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That's kinda the way I was thinking. I'd like to get 32 gigs of RAM but most of the i7 machines max out at 16 gigs. Not sure if I mentioned it, but this is what wifey wants for Christmas. She's wanting a laptop that she can take, along with an external hard drive, to our office to do editing. It's too hard to stay focused at home. She's currently using a desktop i5 with 16 gigs of ram.
 
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steve149 said:
An i9 generally has more cores (8 vs 6 in an i7 in the mainstream models) and that might help some of the Photoshop routines designed for multi-threading.

Personally, I'd get a high end i7 with SSD and more RAM over the i9, which tends to be more suited to high end gaming.
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For Photoshop, I think a separate video processor is key. I believe PS is designed to take advantage of the math processors in the graphics card. So look for a laptop with a secondary GeForce GTX or RTX type card (not the built in Intel video).
 
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Thanks Steve. I figured it'd be you who would have the answers. I've noticed a lot of DELL laptops that are in this range but I'd really prefer a single, 500gb-1tb SSD instead of 2 drives. The video cards are what have me puzzled. Everything I've read seems to say that PS really does better with a good video card.
 
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You’ll get better value with a I7 vs I9 as you will pay a premium for the I9. But make no mistake the I9 will be faster, how much, Depends on which I9 you go for as they go up to 18 cores. Now if the keep your machine you want to make sure you get a 10 gen as they have a few features like AI especially designed to work with content creation software and wifi 6. If you are looking at a laptop you’ll be able to get a laptop with Iris graphic, it very close to having a separate video card.

Personally I went with a gaming machine and Maxed the ram, and HD size and upgraded to pro. I’m just missing thunderbolt-3 on my machine as I purchased it before it was available. I figure it will be years before the machine will seem slow, especially considering I’m still getting good use from my 7 years old I7
 
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adj2ent said:
You’ll get better value with a I7 vs I9 as you will pay a premium for the I9. But make no mistake the I9 will be faster, how much, Depends on which I9 you go for as they go up to 18 cores. Now if the keep your machine you want to make sure you get a 10 gen as they have a few features like AI especially designed to work with content creation software and wifi 6. If you are looking at a laptop you’ll be able to get a laptop with Iris graphic, it very close to having a separate video card.

Personally I went with a gaming machine and Maxed the ram, and HD size and upgraded to pro. I’m just missing thunderbolt-3 on my machine as I purchased it before it was available. I figure it will be years before the machine will seem slow, especially considering I’m still getting good use from my 7 years old I7
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I found one at Best Buy, Dell, i9, 32gigs ram, 1 tb SSD, graphic card and the i9 ran about $300 more than the comparable i7. It's coming in around $2.2k, which is reasonable.

 
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Not bad but you need to know what exactly what I9 processor is it and 9th or10th gen. Many 8 & 9 gen are on sale to make room for the 10 gen. Although I work in BB, I don’t buy my high end machine there. If you do and you don’t have a BB credit card, You’ll get 10% back in points or 18 months financing.
 
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Again, if you get an i9, you're paying a premium simply because it's an i9 - kinda like buying a new Tesla. I'd go i7 with better hardware and more memory. If you can afford a 2.2k Windows machine, consider the Mac, which Photoshop was created for.
 
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Again, if you get an i9, you're paying a premium simply because it's an i9 - kinda like buying a new Tesla. I'd go i7 with better hardware and more memory. If you can afford a 2.2k Windows machine, consider the Mac, which Photoshop was created for.
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You will pay almost 2x for the same specs & configuration as you can get with a PC. Certain configurations & processors may not even be available yet, I believe the Pros still have the 9th gen processors. Most new PCs have the newer 10th gen now. But the Microsoft Surface laptopS are priced like the Macs, you’ll pay a premium for them. You’ll just have to pick what you’re Comfortable with and pay if you really want It.

We have all PCs and one Mac. I brought that for my son and which I planned to also use for editing. Guess what I end up doing most of my basic editing to my Ipad Pro, not the Mac or PC. It’s not as fast but more Convenient. I don’t take my IPad Pro to beach but I do with my other ipads as I don’t worry about damaging them in any location I’m using them.
 
So you use the iPad Pro and not a $100 tablet ... and you're telling me a Mac is 2x the price for the same specs and configuration? Considering you have multiple iPads, I'm going to guess there's a reason for this. This same logic applies to their laptops. As you know, things can have similar specs and configurations and run completely different.

My point was nothing more than at 2.2k (for a significantly upgraded pc, supported by multiple vendors), you're now in Mac pricing and performance world (supported by a single vendor). Additionally, Adobe Photoshop (the app he was specifically speaking about), was developed for the Mac.
 
Yes, you have to pick your poison. Either you’re PC or Mac. I don’t try to convert people. I have both and access to most stuff. Adobe runs on a PC, I had a PC build to run a Adobe Premiere it when it first came out. The issue back then was lack of processoring power which meant you were always waiting for rendering. To fully to render a 10 minute video, you ran that overnight.
 
Same here. I have both (and others). While I don't try to convert people, there's nothing wrong with discussing options, especially if they could be a benefit. Adobe Photoshop absolutely can run on a PC - but it's design originates with the Mac where it is still heavily used today. Each platform has their pro's and con's.
 
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Same here. I have both (and others). While I don't try to convert people, there's nothing wrong with discussing options, especially if they could be a benefit. Adobe Photoshop absolutely can run on a PC - but it's design originates with the Mac where it is still heavily used today. Each platform has their pro's and con's.
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PS will run just fine with a PC as long as you have an average to decent video card/sound card. When it comes to editing video the PC can't keep up
 
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I don't disagree at all (dedicated video card and lots of RAM). All I'm saying is if you're in Mac territory, you should at least consider it.
 
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Processor, video card and Ram. most just assume all Processors I7s and I9s are the same but they are not. You can go all the way to a Intel Core X designed content creation & or gaming
 
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