What is the best specifications for Excel usage

[FelipeVaz]

Hi guys!


I'm trying to understand which specs might contribute for improve Excel performance, besides the method choosen for calculate (volatile functions, etc. Let's imagine that I'm using the best method). This idea came up because I would like to buy a new notebook for a long period (4 years at least).


So, is this specs good for?


i5 5200U or i7 5500U?
8 gb or 16gb ram?
1TB Hibrid Hard-Drive, SSHD, Flash 8GB or only SSD or only Sata?


I've read another article here http://www.passmark.com/forum/showth...excel-workbook but it started in 2012.

ps.: this specs I've choosen because I have just $1.500 to buy the note


Haaa, sorry my english is not well enough.
Hugs

[David (PassMark)]

The previous post is still valid.

The only sure way to know is to do some testing with your particular Excel workbook.

Check this list of CPUs for the fastest one you can afford.
16GB of RAM is a good thing. As is a SSD, if you can fit them in your budget.

[FelipeVaz]

The previous post is still valid.

The only sure way to know is to do some testing with your particular Excel workbook.

Check this list of CPUs for the fastest one you can afford.
16GB of RAM is a good thing. As is a SSD, if you can fit them in your budget.

Thanks David!

Regards, Felipe