The only real variable in processors these days is the number of
cores on the die, they all run about the same speed -- which is why
they don't rate them. 2.5 to 3.0 GHz is the usual range, I think
(above that they require liquid helium cooling or they melt!).
So your choice is really, two, three, four, or five (or maybe seven)
cores, and as far as I can tell for normal use anything above two is
totally wasted. Unless you rendering video or maintaining a
corporate size database, you will never see the difference.
Either AMD or Intel is fine -- I personally prefer AMD because they
tend to run cooler and use less power for some reason, and because
I'm sorta anti-establishment, but that's personal not professional
thinking.
Unless you are a power gamer, on board video will be fine too, for
that matter.
Peter
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