It used to be thinkpad x230's i-5 3320M for some time according to some sources - extremely cheap given the overclocked performance it delivered per dollar.
I wonder what that looks like in 2024, considering both the generalised performance to price and ableton architecture. Read in this forum that 12th generation processors are not put to full use with their efficiency cores, there are some voices about less than full use of Apple's new lines, recurring AMD vs Intel battle, etc.
What are the best bang for the buck processors now? Which series to avoid?
Any issues in Ableton use of AMD Ryzen 5 5500? It shows very high in the ranking published here:
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_value_available.html
I am aware there are elements in a laptop, so let's assume 16gb, ssd, windows 10/11, integrated graphics, no gaming plans.
Best value-for-money second-hand laptop processors for Ableton 12
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Best value-for-money second-hand laptop processors for Ableton 12
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Re: Best value-for-money second-hand laptop processors for Ableton 12
I thing a 8-core ryzen cpu or a used m1 pro are ok. However, this does not mean that the system will automatically run well as an audio system.
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What do you mean?
Configuration, drivers, optimisation for music?
Configuration, drivers, optimisation for music?
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Re: Best value-for-money second-hand laptop processors for Ableton 12
Yes, buying a laptop is a surprise package. any one or more drivers can shoot up your latencies. Then you have a fast cpu but also dropouts.
There are also audio-optimized laptops, but they are more expensive (I only know of one manufacturer). In principle, you have little or no influence on the individual components of a laptop, except perhaps more memory or similar.
Macbooks have proven themselves, but they are expensive. However, you can also buy a used Macbook with M1Pro (or more), which has 8 performance cores that Live can also use in full. However, the apple m-cpus all have security vulnerabilities by design (the m4 may not), but this is irrelevant for audio processing.
the ryzen cpu has 8 performance cores (like 7840hs or similar), all of which can be used by live and is relatively inexpensive. however, a laptop consists of much more than just one cpu. many ingredients, including poorly programmed drivers, can spoil the soup, as very low latencies are very important for audio processing. the current zeitgeist with enforced power-saving settings, shutdowns and whatever else are also counterproductive.
There are also audio-optimized laptops, but they are more expensive (I only know of one manufacturer). In principle, you have little or no influence on the individual components of a laptop, except perhaps more memory or similar.
Macbooks have proven themselves, but they are expensive. However, you can also buy a used Macbook with M1Pro (or more), which has 8 performance cores that Live can also use in full. However, the apple m-cpus all have security vulnerabilities by design (the m4 may not), but this is irrelevant for audio processing.
the ryzen cpu has 8 performance cores (like 7840hs or similar), all of which can be used by live and is relatively inexpensive. however, a laptop consists of much more than just one cpu. many ingredients, including poorly programmed drivers, can spoil the soup, as very low latencies are very important for audio processing. the current zeitgeist with enforced power-saving settings, shutdowns and whatever else are also counterproductive.