Does this laptop good enough for Android studio?

Question

Processor : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M520 (it's first generation)@2.40GHz
Ram: 4 Gb but I could upgraded to 12 Gb
Would it be good for working with Android studio if upgraded?

Answer 1

My Macbook is older, so I find it helps to run/test my apps on physical devices vs emulation, I keep a tablet and cheap phones on hand

Answer 2

You have to increase your ram to 8gb because virtual emulater works well in 8gb.

Answer 3

Yes it must be good if you consider upgrading.

Answer 4

_rk Are you sure or familiar with this processor type?

Answer 5

My configuration is 8th gen intel core i5 and an 8gb of ram.I have latest android studio running.

Answer 6

_rk and what gen is my processor?

Answer 7

Based on some Android tutorials, 2.2Gb ram is absolute minimum, but 4Gb is recommended, to install Android Studio.

Answer 8

Though your processor is a bit old,I think it can handle android studio.It can also run an emulator.
Note:This 1st gen processor supports only upto 8gb memory.

Answer 9

_rk yea I just knew that when I went to buy the extra Rams, he told me it's only upto 8,4 each , no 8 in a single RAM, well i tried Android studio, and it actually ran the emulator with only 4 gb of RAM but it wasn't smooth and slow, would the extra 4 RAM make a noticable difference?