He did test one thing to match a lower end configuration: >Interestingly, I disabled Turbo Boost to simulate the base i3 model’s thermals, and couldn’t get the

He did test one thing to match a lower end configuration: >Interestingly, I disabled Turbo Boost to simulate the base i3 model’s thermals, and couldn’t get the fan to spin up audibly, no matter what I did. Those who prioritize silence under heavy loads should probably stick with the i3.