MATLAB: Is I5 9400f processor is sufficient for deep learning, performing models,Monte Carlo simulation and other heavy works on Matlab

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I want to purchase a processor for Matlab working. I have initially selected i5 9400f processor . I wanted to know that is it sufficient for my PhD work in CIVIL ENGINEERING (including future work) or shall I go for i7 8th gen processor. Or anybody who can suggest me an ideal processor for the same.

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All MC methods are in general extremely CPU consuming. So, soon or later you always reach limits of your computer. From this point of view I suggest most powerful CPU you can buy by your budget + additional RAM + fast SSD disk. In some cases GPU capabilities (cuda) are very useful.
Minimum config:
- CPU with 8 physical cores
- 32GB RAM
- SSD system system disk 256GB or more
- HDD data disk 1TB or more (7200rpm)
- NVIDIA graphics card - gpu-cuda computing
- Linux OS
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