We bought this G50 with the AMD and the same model with an i5. This one is slower and has even worse Wi-Fi reception. Hopefully with a range extender for the Wi-Fi it will be OK for use by our teen age son in our home. The G50 a lot flimsier than any previous laptops with a smaller battery and short battery life. Kind of a disappointment after having previously owned Lenovo laptops that perform(ed) better in every aspect.