But Intel I3's do not have quad core, they have 2 and some have multi-threading. Your true quad core is better than 2-core x 2 mt, all other things (cache, bus, clockspeed) being equal.

2350m is "optimized" for mobile. I use quotes here to denote sarcasm - mobile processors try to conserve power. Slower clock speed, slower bus = not so great rendering speed.

Rendering on these is possible, but if, for example, you're trying to do blurred reflections you'll be thinking I'm telling lies about render times. I'm on a desktop with no concern for power or heat.

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Renderosity forum reply notifications are wonky. If I read a follow-up in a thread, but I don't myself reply, then notifications no longer happen AT ALL on that thread. So if I seem to be ignoring a question, that's why. (Updated September 23, 2019)