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5i3 or 5i5 NUC to replace AMD A6-3400M laptop
First off, this is to run 7 Pro x86. I've had limited and unsatisfying success with XP Mode on my x64 machine, so plan on keeping a 32bit to run legacy programs that won't install on x64, primarily graphics editors. Secondly, as I live on a boat, space is at a premium, thus the NUC (as I run through a USB hub for monitor, speakers and keyboard/mouse).
While I could probably go with an older model NUC and get similar performance to the laptop, I have a 5i5 NUC running my x64 Pro and find it a good machine for my use, so would like to stay with the 5th gen NUC. My question is, given the use stated above, is it really worth the extra bucks for the i5 over the i3?
(I should note, I'm not running any games or other "intensive" applications) (Also, if and when I go 10, I plan on getting a 6th gen NUC and keeping my 7 machines)