Are quad-core processors good for a gaming system?

Question

I'm lookin to buy a new computer system made for the new and future generation of games for the PC. Would a duo or quad processor be better than a 6GHz processor (is a quad 2.4GHz processor the similar to a 9.6GHz single processor).

yes...the GPU means more for graphics but for games...they say that they require a certain amount of GHz and i'm questioning if a dual core 2.4 GHz can run a game that requires 3.0GHz. Can you please answer that for me?

Answer 1

The dual cores especially Core2 Duo would do just fine. Except when running symmetric multiprocessing apps, the extra cores of quads would just be idle most of the time.

BUT take note that gaming performance is a lot more dependent on the GPU than on the processor alone. GPU architecture and fast videoram (ddr3 or ddr4) make a lot of difference in 3D graphics (games). Personally, for a gaming PC, I would rather spend my money on an 8800GTX and just overclock an E6600 to around 3.0 - 3.4Ghz.
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Answer 2

only if the game is multi-threaded and written to take advantage of the multiple CPU's in your system. With the newer games though you are talking graphics, you'd do better to get a higher end video card w/ > 256MB of Video memory then a 6ghz cpu or a quad core... The CPU interprets the code, however the video card is what draws the game onto your screen, and that is the part that requires the most work..

you'd use a quad core for other things like renderign and such..you'd do just fine w/ a dual core etc..but say grab ATI or Nvidia's newest and latest, or at something from this last generation..

Answer 3

There are not many games out yet that take advantage of a dual core. Quad core at this point in time is just wasting money for gaming.

A dual core processor rated at 3GHZ is per core, and that is not added. You have 2 cores running separately at 3GHZ. This is the same for a quad core. You have 4 separate cores running at 3GHZ for example.

Answer 4

no 1 needs a quad core processor unless its for a server, or for high end encoding and movie editing. Until programs come out and take advantage of different cores they run together. if u r going to get a high end processor make sure u get a high end graphics card as well to match them.

Answer 5

From the benchmarks that i have seen, the quad cores are better for gaming too!

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Answer 6

Either way, that's a really fast computer. you could go with either one and be just fine. but, if you're willing to spend the money then you might go farther with a quad core rather than just a dual.

Answer 7

depends on the software