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AMD vs. Intel: Should you buy an Intel laptop right now?

If AMD’s new mobile Ryzen 4000 CPUs are on your radar, you’re probably facing a laptop buying decision you haven’t considered in a long time (if ever): AMD or Intel?

The bigger question some are asking is this: “Should I even buy an Intel-based laptop anymore?” Ryzen 4000’s mobile performance has been so impressive, we can understand why people are pondering something formerly unthinkable.

The answer isn’t cut and dry. Unlike a desktop, where you can pick and choose your

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