This could have an impact if you need to run apps which rely on GPU power but for most people, it’s unlikely to have any discernible effect. However, while CPU performance increases, GPU grunt decreases because the Iris Pro graphics have been replaced by run-of-the-mill Intel HD 620. The 8 th-gen chips add a good dose of extra performance because they’re quad-core with Hyper-threading which means eight threads can be processed simultaneously instead of four as with the previous models. ![]() Internally, cooling has been improved on all models, and although the chassis of even the Core i5 heats up a bit when being pushed hard, it isn’t uncomfortable and it dissipates quickly when the number crunching stops. We were sent the fanless Core i5 model to review, but if you need more power, the Core i7 does require a spinning cooler. ![]() It’s on the inside that you’ll find the biggest changes.
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