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My laptop has an Intel® Core™ i5-3337U CPU @ 1.80GHz × 4 processor. On the Ubuntu website, it says that I need a 2 GHz dual core processor as a requirement to install Ubuntu 18.04. Does this mean that I cannot install it?

Here are the full specs of my laptop: enter image description here

karel
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A 1.8GHz quad core processor is the approximate equivalent of a 3.6 GHz dual core processor in overall performance. I have Ubuntu 18.04 installed on a computer with a 1.6 GHz quad core processor and 4 GB RAM and it runs OK, there's nothing wrong with the performance at all.

karel
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Don't worry about it friend, It will run smoothly

My system configuration is HP laptop Intel® Core™ i3-6006U CPU @ 2.00GHz × 4, 8GB RAM, 2GB Radeon dedicated graphics.

if you were facing problem again then you may need to check your Ubuntu image. I will provide you link which may help you.

https://tutorials.ubuntu.com/tutorial/tutorial-how-to-verify-ubuntu#0

Manish Verma
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I'm using an i5 2nd generation (i5-2410M Sandy Bridge, i.e. older than yours) and I have no problems with Ubuntu 18.04 at all. So you will be absolutely fine.

Lav64
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You can run Ubuntu 18.04 with your machine. Here's is what Canonical is mentioning about the hardware recommendation (not obligatory):

Recommended system requirements:

2 GHz dual core processor or better
2 GB system memory
25 GB of free hard drive space
Either a DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
Internet access is helpful

But, according to my experience, when you have the choice, always choose that: - a processor with a minimum of 2 GHz (not taking into account the "turbo mode") - But your machine will do fine - 4GB Ram (3.7GB in your case means you have 4GB) - leave at least 25GB of free hard drive space (less heating, faster working)

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