What Chromebook CPU is like i5 for Windows?

As Windows is much heavier and resources draining than Chrome OS, what would the Chromebook equivalent of an 11th Gen i5 processor be? In other words, whatever performance that CPU will allow on a Windows PC, what chip would a Chromebook need to achieve the same results?

A 11th Gen i5 is the same no matter what OS is running.

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Seems like my question wasn't understood properly. I'm not asking for links to Chromebook sales.

If I want a Chromebook that'll give me the same performance as a Windows 11 PC with an 11 Gen i5 in it, does the Chromebook need an i3, or will a Pentium suffice? The question is based on the premise that since Windows is a much heavier OS, it needs a stronger processor to achieve the same performance as a lighter OS with a cheaper chip.

Remember that Chromebook Processors cannot play the games that PC (Windows) Processors do (Intel & AMD)

Yes, I know that Chromebooks can't run many Window apps and they're limited to the Google play store. But some Chromebooks still have intel chips in them, and my question is which to get in order to achieve performance that will equal what a Windows PC with an 11 Gen i5 will give.

Edited by bcmo, 24 June 2022 - 12:00 PM.

I suppose that must depend on which set of parameters you use to measure performance.

 

What is it you wish to do with this machine, you're theoretically building?

Edited by wee-eddie, 24 June 2022 - 01:46 PM.

The equivalent Chromebook cpu ? Chromebooks often use Intel cpus.

I had a 2 core celeron with no hyper threading and 8gb of ram that could simultaneously run Chromeos, virtualize Android device, and allow access to the file system for both without so much as a stutter or hitch. That was in a dell Chromebook.

Not sure u understand what's in Chromebook....

To reiterate here... Windows cpus and ChromeOS cpus are not exclusive to either OS. They both can and do use the same. And in fact can play the same games, run executables too.

But u won't really find chromebooks with large multi gb gpus in them. Mostly because chrome is pushing out cloud gpu services. This allows u to play games demanding higher performance without utilizing your hardware.

I suppose that must depend on which set of parameters you use to measure performance.

I'm looking for smooth above-decent performance for a PC with the following usage: web browsing (including YouTube watching, etc.), and video conferencing like Zoom or Skype. No gaming.
 
With an i5 on Windows I'd get good performance for those acitivities for a few years before any notable wear-and-tear would become evident (on the software/OS side of things). So I'm looking for a Chromebook that'll proivde the same thing.
 

What is it you wish to do with this machine, you're theoretically building?

Not building. I'm thinking what kind of Chromebook to buy.

Edited by bcmo, 25 June 2022 - 09:36 PM.

I cam do everything mentioned above and more with My HP Chromebook X360 with touchscreen.

It is not the latest and greatest model now but still get gets updates.

 

Mine came cheap on a online sale day.  Price was also a factor for me as well how easy  it converts to installing linux  after chromeps eol on that model netbook.

I cam do everything mentioned above and more with My HP Chromebook X360 with touchscreen.

Celeron, Pentium, or i3? (There are a few X360 versions.)

it converts to installing linux after chromeps eol on that model netbook.

Not sure I understand. Please clarify.

[quote name="bcmo" post="5377301" timestamp="1656210971"][quote name="wee-eddie" post="5376563" timestamp="1656095837"]I'm looking for smooth above-decent performance for a PC with the following usage: web browsing (including YouTube watching, etc.), and video conferencing like Zoom or Skype. No gaming. With an i5 on Windows I'd get good performance for those acitivities for a few years before any notable wear-and-tear would become evident (on the software/OS side of things). So I'm looking for a Chromebook that'll proivde the same thing. [quote name="wee-eddie" post="5376563" timestamp="1656095837"]What is it you wish to do with this machine, you're theoretically building?[/quote]Not building. I'm thinking what kind of Chromebook to buy.[/quote]

Dude, you're over thinking it. Buy a Chromebook that fits your budget.

The best Chromebook to get is out of the Pixel lineup.. especially if u have a pixel phone. The devices work scary well together.. It'll exceed your expectations. Especially if u keep it beyond "end of life" as it's called.

No Chromebook exists that is comparable with a Windows computer. Not because the developers can't do it but because Windows is a big steaming pile of.... Waisted energy.


What u need to know is, more memory more better. .. remember that. 4+ cores is ideal, but frankly I've managed 2 cores. No hyperthreading, no over turbo OC , on a seemingly terrible Celeron processor .. that actually WASN'T bad at all. It handled running Chrome OS, Android OS and Linux alll on top of one another. Barely stuttered.

Try to get pixel book like one of these https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixelbook_Go
Where the device will shine is in the long run... Most manufacturers built other devices based off the Pixel design spec in functionality.

That being said. I really don't like Google. Maybe consider a MacBook?

Remember that your Chromebook is only good for the version of Chrome that that particular model was "First" created with.

 

Not from when you bought it.

 

So, that's about 6 years from first issue.

 

You can check this on Chromebook End of Life: Where to Find It and What to Do About It (lifewire.com)

Maybe consider a MacBook?

For a "browser in a box" (even a smooth one) they are waaaaaaaaay too expensive.

Edited by bcmo, 26 June 2022 - 07:09 PM.