Processor and memory

The processor is essentially the “brain” of the computer. Its speed is generally determined by its frequency (MHz), although two processors of different brands can have performance that is roughly equivalent but with very different frequencies. If the processor frequency remains an essential part of the criteria for choosing a laptop, it is often preferable to seek a better quality of important components (such as the graphics card or memory) instead of just basing your decision on the single value of the processor’s frequency. Moreover, the amount of RAM may have considerable effects on performance, especially for multimedia uses. In addition to the amount of memory, it is also important to be attentive to its operating frequency, corresponding to the frequency which will run most devices.