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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 6.1

    Core i5-13420H8 GB RAM512 GB

    $778

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

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

    Pros: Dedicated graphics card; 512 GB SSD; 144 Hz screen

    Cons: Only 8 GB of RAM

  2. Best value
    score 5.9

    Core i5-13420H16 GB RAM512 GB

    $710

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Programming · Work and office

    Pros: 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

  3. The cheapest worth buying
    score 5.8

    Core 5 120U16 GB RAM512 GB

    $690

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Programming · Work and office

    Pros: 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

  4. Programming
    score 6.2

    Core i5-12450H16 GB RAM512 GB

    $888

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Programming · Gaming

    Pros: Dedicated graphics card; 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

  5. Gaming
    score 6.5

    Core i5-13420H16 GB RAM512 GB

    $980

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Gaming · Programming

    Pros: Dedicated graphics card; 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

  6. Top pick from Dell
    score 5.8

    Core i5-1334U16 GB RAM512 GB

    $700

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Programming · Work and office

    Pros: 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

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The best laptop with Intel Core i5 processor today is the HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 3050, $778 (score 6.1).

All models: Laptops with Intel Core i5 processor

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
MSI Cyborg 15.6″ Core 5 210H RTX 50602 versions · 16 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 512 GB a 1 TB$1,209at Amazon7.0Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 505016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,085at Amazon6.9Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 505016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,079at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 405016 GB · 512 GB SSD$980at Amazon6.5Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 405016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,025at Amazon6.5Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 16″ Core 5 RTX 50508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,350at Amazon6.5Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 40508 GB · 512 GB SSD$970at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-12450H RTX 30502 versions · 16 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 512 GB a 1 TB$888at Amazon6.2Buy on Amazon
HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 30508 GB · 512 GB SSD$778at Amazon6.1Buy on Amazon
Lenovo V15 Gen 4 15.6″ Core i5-13420H16 GB · 512 GB SSD$710at Amazon5.9Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 17.3″ Core 5 120U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$690at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Dell Inspiron 15 3530 15.6″ Core i5-1334U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$700at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Dell Pro 14″ Core 5 120U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$935at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6″ Core i5-11400H RTX 305016 GB · 512 GB SSD$978at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Dell Pro 16″ Core 5 120U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$985at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Dell Latitude 3440 14″ Core i5-1235U32 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,000at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 15.6″ Core i5-1235U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$649at Amazon5.6Buy on Amazon
Dell Inspiron 15.6″ Core i5-1155G72 versions · 16 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 1 TB$700at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip 14″ Core i5-1235U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$680at Amazon5.1Buy on Amazon
HP 15 15.6″ Core i5-1135G716 GB · 512 GB SSD$560at Amazon4.9Buy on Amazon
MSI Modern 14″ Core i5-10210U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$673at Amazon4.3Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Go 16″ Core 516 GB · 512 GB SSD$636at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
MSI GF63 15.6″ Core i5-10300H GTX 16508 GB · 256 GB$756at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6″ Core i5-11400H GTX 16508 GB · 256 GB SSD$790at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon

Laptops with Intel Core i5 processor in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 26 laptops cost up to $883; the range with the most models is from $600 to $800, with 11.

How many models there are in each price range, from $400 to $2,000. Half cost up to $883; across the whole catalog, the median is $850.1 model between $400 and $60011 models between $600 and $8008 models between $800 and $1,0003 models between $1,000 and $1,2002 models between $1,200 and $1,4001 model between $1,800 and $2,000111832001$400$800$1,200$1,600$2,000
  • half cost up to $883
  • whole catalog: $850
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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 $6001474.94.5
$600 to $90013505.86.1
$900 to $1,30010336.57.0
$1,300 to $2,0002306.58.3
Over $2,0000278.8
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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; MSI has the most, with 9 models.

and 1 brand more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 14 of 26 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

  • 12 of 26 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • +4%median price above the catalog’s
  • −1.1median spec score: 5.8 vs 6.9
  • 14%of the catalog: 26 of 187 models
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Laptops with Intel Core i5 processor against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops with Intel Core i5 processorWhole catalogDifference
Models2618714% of the catalog
Median price$883$850+4%
Median score5.86.9−1.1 ponto
Lowest price$560$200+$360
Highest price$1,999$7,899−$5,900

What the numbers say about laptops with Intel Core i5 processor

  • Versions: 3 models have more than one version within the selection, from 256 GB to 1 TB. The model’s price is that of the cheapest version; the others appear on the card and in the list.

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How to read these numbers

Pick 1, best score for the price: HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 3050, $778 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 26 models on the list is $883.

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 HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 3050, for $778 (score 6.1).

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

The Lenovo V15 Gen 4 15.6″ Core i5-13420H, for $710 (score 5.9).

Which laptop with Intel Core i5 processor costs less without losing spec score?

The Asus Vivobook 17.3″ Core 5 120U, for $690 (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 26 models in the segment is $883, and prices range from $560 to $1,999. 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.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax.

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.