This is the type of memory that stores data temporarily from your application for the CPU to process but as this memory is directly available in the CPU (and in some cases on Motherboard) it is a lot faster than RAM.Īnother thing to consider is overclocking which is the additional speed your CPU can gain to perform intensive tasks provided it is equipped with a sufficient cooling system. Though clock speed is an important factor when selecting a CPU don’t always rely on clock speed alone as its built architecture is also important.Īs an example, an older generation CPU with higher clock speed will be outperformed by the latest-generation CPU with lower clock speed because of the architecture which will allow the CPU to process data much more efficiently.īut if you are selecting a CPU within the same generation then always go with the higher clock speed.Īnother thing to look for in a processor is the size and type of Cache memory. Multiple cores will help you leave plenty of room for other applications in your laptop keeping enough room for AutoCAD to work smoothly.Īutodesk recommends a minimum of 2.5 GHz of clock speed but it is sufficient only for small 2D drawings up to a few MB’s in size for a larger data set you would need a faster CPU. Despite being a single core application I would recommend at least a 4-core processor with a higher clock speed. ProcessorĪutoCAD is predominantly a single core application and apart from 2D regeneration, there is hardly anything in AutoCAD that depends on multiple cores.īut that does not make a multicore processor redundant for AutoCAD. So, let’s start with the highlight of the AutoCAD laptop i.e Processor. The minimum system requirement as suggested by AutoCAD is almost of no use as it covers the bare minimum of hardware specs and does not address the issue of a data type with which you are working.įor a smaller data set a fairly modest configuration will just work fine but when you are working with large files and especially 3D drawings containing several features, materials, textures, camera and rendering environment then faster hardware will make your work easier. In this article, I have explained in detail all the important hardware specifications to consider when buying a laptop for AutoCAD. So, the best bet is a fast CPU with fairly optimized other peripherals. AutoCAD is heavily dependent on CPU for most of its processing so if you want to get the best laptop for AutoCAD then your choice should be heavily dependent on CPU architecture and speed.īut that does not mean you can ignore other factors like a fast memory, SSD and GPU as slower hardware may create a bottleneck where faster CPU will remain idle if your components simply fail to deliver the data fast enough to process them.