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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptop with Intel Core i5 processor today

Today’s picks

  1. The best with Intel Core i5 processor
    score 5.8

    Core i5-1334U16 GB RAM512 GB

    $880

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Programming · Work and office

    Pros: 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

    Cons: No dedicated graphics card

  2. Best value
    score 5.8

    Core 516 GB RAM512 GB

    $1,049

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Programming · Work and office

    Pros: 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

    Cons: No dedicated graphics card

  3. Gaming
    score 6.7

    Core i5-12450H32 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,864

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Gaming · Programming

    Pros: Dedicated graphics card; 32 GB of RAM; 1 TB SSD

  4. Top pick from Asus
    score 5.4

    Core 5 120U8 GB RAM512 GB

    $750

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Work and office · Study and basic use

    Pros: Costs 33% less than similar models; 512 GB SSD

    Cons: Only 8 GB of RAM

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The best laptop with Intel Core i5 processor today is the Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i5-1334U, $880 (score 5.8).

All models: Laptops with Intel Core i5 processor

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-12450H RTX 305032 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,864at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 30508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,879at Amazon6.1Buy on Amazon
Dell Inspiron 15 3530 15.6″ Core i5-1334U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,150at Amazon6.0Buy on Amazon
HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 30508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,162at Amazon6.0Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i5-1334U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$880at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 17.3″ Core 516 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,049at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
MSI Modern 15.6″ Core i5-1334U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,200at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 15.6″ Core 5 32016 GB · 512 GB$1,300at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin 15.6″ Core i5-12450H RTX 205016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,476at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6″ Core i5-11400H RTX 305016 GB · 512 GB SSD$2,182at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Acer TravelMate P2 14″ Core 5 120U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,095at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Swift Go SFG16-71-59U3 16″ Core i5-1335U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$700at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 15.6″ Core 5 120U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$750at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg 15.6″ Core i5-12450H RTX 20508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,199at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
HP Victus 15″ Core i5-13420H RTX 20508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,220at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6″ Core i5-1155G716 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,130at Amazon5.2Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 14″ Core 5 120U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$700at Amazon5.1Buy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook CX34 Flip 14″ Core i5-1235U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$749at Amazon4.6Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 14″ Core i5-1135G78 GB · 256 GB SSD$799at Amazon4.3Buy on Amazon
Lenovo Grade A T490s 14″ Core i5-8350U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$366at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 14″ Core i5-1145G716 GB · 512 GB SSD$485at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Dell Inspiron 15.6″ Core i5-1155G716 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,200at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon

Laptops with Intel Core i5 processor in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 22 laptops cost up to $1,140; the range with the most models is from $1,000 to $1,250, with 9.

How many models there are in each price range, from $250 to $2,250. Half cost up to $1,140; across the whole catalog, the median is $1,155.2 models between $250 and $5004 models between $500 and $7502 models between $750 and $1,0009 models between $1,000 and $1,2502 models between $1,250 and $1,5002 models between $1,750 and $2,0001 model between $2,000 and $2,25024292021$250$750$1,250$1,750$2,250
  • half cost up to $1,140
  • whole catalog: $1,155
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Laptops with Intel Core i5 processor by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Under $8107825.14.5
$810 to $1,2009365.85.9
$1,200 to $1,8003385.87.0
$1,800 to $2,7003336.17.7
Over $2,7000278.4
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What changed

This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.

Brands

6 brands have a model here; Asus has the most, with 6 models.

and 1 brand more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 7 of 22 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

  • 6 of 22 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • −1%median price below the catalog’s
  • −0.9median spec score: 5.8 vs 6.7
  • 10%of the catalog: 22 of 216 models
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Laptops with Intel Core i5 processor against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops with Intel Core i5 processorWhole catalogDifference
Models2221610% of the catalog
Median price$1,140$1,155−1%
Median score5.86.7−0.9 ponto
Lowest price$366$320+$46
Highest price$2,182$8,499−$6,317

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How to read these numbers

Pick 1, best score for the price: Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i5-1334U, $880 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 22 models on the list is $1,140.

How we choose
  • The picks combine a high rating and a price in line with the list: each one fits a way of spending, a use, or the brand that shows up most. The pros and cons come from each model’s spec sheet.
  • Stores: Amazon. We include stores we read every day through an open source or an affiliate program: the Radar collection, the Amazon catalog and the factory price database. A store that failed to load today is left out.
  • The same model in two stores is only merged with a catalog code, GTIN or the manufacturer’s full code. When in doubt, only one store is kept. A price far from the collected one (below 60% or above 150%) is left out.
  • Amazon appears without a price, only with the link: we don’t read Amazon prices in bulk.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the best laptop with Intel Core i5 processor today?

Today it is the Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i5-1334U, for $880 (score 5.8).

Which laptop with Intel Core i5 processor has the best value today?

The Asus Vivobook 17.3″ Core 5, for $1,049 (score 5.8).

How much does a laptop with Intel Core i5 processor cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 22 models in the segment is $1,140, and prices range from $366 to $2,182. The final price is the one at the store.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models whose specs list Intel Core i5 processor are included. Specs missing that information are left out. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.

How does the Radar choose the laptops on the "best score for the price" line?

From cheapest to most expensive, the laptop that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which laptop to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.

How often does this page change?

Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.

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Where the numbers come from

Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.ca, delivered to Toronto M5V 3L9, on the day it was read, before GST/HST.

The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability.

Data from Nov 6, 2026.