Best Laptops with Intel Core i5 Processor

The Asus VivoBook S14 (S403) is powered by the latest 10th generation Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor. This chip features 4 cores and 8 threads that are adequate to take on most demands of the common work place. In addition, there’s 8GB of fast, LPDDR4x memory alongside 512GB of fast NVMe storage and 32GB Intel Optane memory to make sure that you don’t face any kind of slowdown. Th laptop itself is super slim and weighs just 1.35 kilograms. For the price, Asus adds more value to the laptop by offering an all-metal construction for that sturdy build quality.

If you’re looking for a machine from a brand that has a long-standing reputation for making reliable laptops, then the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is a good choice. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is powered by the Intel Core i5-1035G processor and sports 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD paired with a 1TB hard drive. The laptop does weigh a notable 1.85 kilograms, but what you get in return is solid build quality and of course, a keyboard that is considered one of the best in the world.

HP has been making laptops for many years and has earned the reputation for making some of the most reliable and durable machines out there. It is only nature, therefore, for the HP 14 to be on this list. The HP 14 is powered by the Intel Core i5-1035G1 quad-core processor and is paired with 8GB of RAM. For storage, the HP 14 offers a 512GB SSD. For those who care about the displays in particular, the HP 14 offers a fullHD IPS display so that you can enjoy your favourite movies and shows without worrying about vieweing angles and what not. The HP 14 powered by the Intel Core i5 processor is definitely a worthy machine to consider from a reliability point of view.

The Intel Core i5 processors are not meant only for mid-range machines. You can even find this versatile chip powering gaming laptops. If you want a laptop for casual gaming, you could definitely fonsider the HP Pavillion gaming. This 15.6 inch gaming laptop is powered by the Intel Core i5-9300H processor with 4 cores, 8 threads and a base/bost clock of 2.4GHz/4.1 GHz. Accompanying this heft CPU is Nvidia’s entry-level Turing architecture based GTX 1650. There’s also 8GB of RAM on board which is upgradeable and dollop of storage in the form of a 1TB HDD.

Powering the ultra-light Acer Swift 5 is the Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. While the 8GB RAM and the 512GB SSD make up for a common occurrence with the Intel Core i5 processor, the Acer Swift 5 is a standout recommendation for its weight. The Acer Swift 5 weighs less than a kilogram, without having to sacrifice on any of the hardware. In fact, the FHD display on this laptop even supports touch, unlike many others in this segment.

Gaming laptops too are powered by Intel’s Core i5 processors, and one of the many such machines is the Lenovo Legion Y540. Powering this machine is the Intel Core i5 – 9300H processor paired with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Ti GPU. Users also get 8GB of RAM on this laptop, which is upgradable and also ample storage in the form of a 1TB HDD.

The HP 15s is powered by the Intel Core i5 processor packed into an elegant little chassis. You also get a fullHD display with narrow bezels, giving you an 81 percent screen-to-body ratio. The HP 15s also offers USB ports aplenty and even an SD card reader for those who find it important to have.

Lenovo is offering some very impressive gaming grade hardware in its Ideapad Gaming 3 series of laptops. The Ideapad Gaming 3 is powered by Intel's 10th generation Core i5 processor paired with Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1650 or the GTXX 1650Ti, making this a great first laptop for those trying to dip their toes into the world of PC Gaming.