Which processor would be better for gaming?

Question

An Intel Pentium 4 Processor 524 (3.06GHz, 533FSB)

or a Pentium D Processor 805 with Dual Core Technology (2.66GHz, 533FSB)

Answer 1

It really depends on how processor dependent the game is and whether the game was designed to run in dual core. Most older games will run faster on the 3.06 P4 since the software wasn't written to take advantage of the 2nd CPU core and the single core speed is faster.

I expect most games coming in the future will be dual core enabled as with other applications since there is a big marketing push for dual core technology now. Those you should see a performance improvement with.

Also consider that most 3D games are heavily reliant on the video card so with some system configurations (amount of RAM, video card type, how the game itself was optimized, etc.) the dual core 2.66GHz may even outperform the 3.06 P4 depending on the sum of its components.

Answer 2

Intel Pentium 4 Processor 524 is a better processor then the other its faster and has a faster gigahertz

Answer 3

I have lived and died by Pent 4 for years, but I guess Dual Core is better than HyperThreading.

Answer 4

intel pentium 4 dual core.the best one!Jak Azz,there could be teens;like I am a 14 year old one

Answer 5

go with dual core its faster and newer
and probably will not crash when ur playing

but u can try out the newest chips too

like core duo 2

Answer 6

How old are you? Why are you still interested in GAMING?
Grow up and start using your computer for something useful, like EDUCATION!