Cubase 5 does not support high-DPI screens (4K/1080p scaling on laptops), USB audio interfaces with modern drivers, or multi-core CPUs efficiently. On a typical Windows 10 gaming laptop, it might perform worse than a free modern DAW.
: If you are looking for a free version of Cubase, many hardware interfaces come with Cubase LE for free. You can also download a free 60-day trial of Cubase 13 to experience the latest features legally. Windows 10 Compatibility Cubase 5 Free Download Windows 10