Processor picker
Which Intel processor should you buy?
Answer a few quick questions. Change any answer any time; the recommendation updates live.
01
Who is the machine for?
Pick the closest role. This sets how much power the work actually needs.
📧Office & adminOutlook, Excel, browser, Zoho
🚗Sales & fieldClient visits, presentations
👔ManagementMeetings, travel, all-day Teams
🎨Design & marketingPhotoshop, Premiere, Canva
📐Engineering / CADAutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks
💻Developer / dataIDEs, VMs, Power BI, big sheets
🖥️Shared / receptionPOS, kiosk, one app all day
02
Laptop or desktop?
Desktops give more speed per dirham; laptops give mobility.
💼LaptopMoves around
🗄️DesktopTower, mini PC or all-in-one
04
How many external screens?
More screens need more graphics power, even for office work.
1️⃣None or oneLaptop screen or one monitor
2️⃣TwoDual-monitor desk
3️⃣Three or more / 4KTrading, design, control rooms
05
Will they use Microsoft Copilot or AI tools?
Copilot+ features need a 40+ TOPS NPU. Only some Core Ultra chips have one.
🚫Not plannedStandard Office and web
🤔Probably laterWant to be ready
✨Yes, nowCopilot in M365, Teams AI, local AI
06
How long will it stay in service?
Longer life makes the newer platform worth more.
📅Up to 3 yearsScheduled refresh
🗓️4–5 years or moreBuy once, keep it
07
How many machines?
Fleets benefit from vPro management and one standard spec.
1️⃣Just one
🔢2–10A team
🏢10 or moreCompany-wide
08
Budget per machine
Relative to what this role normally costs.
💰TightLowest sensible cost
💳BalancedValue over lifetime
💎FlexibleBest tool for the job
Our pick
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