AMD QUAD CORE / INTEL CORE 2 DUO or INTEL CORE 2 QUAD

[Sal!ent]

also could someone please explain to me the difference in cross referencing a intel core 2 duo @ 3ghz vs. an intel core 2 quad @ 2.6 ghz..

which wins?

 

[chrisdafrizz]

http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=946&model2=882&chart=419


lets you choose how to test both


core 2 QUAD ftw!

 

[ohnoes]

for sure the quad wins

 

[Sal!ent]

would anybody suggest shelling out for an extreme for gaming???

 

[worshipme]

For the huge price leap it takes to get an extreme, they're not really worth it, although they do have an unlocked multiplier which is an OC'ers dream. Spend the extra money on a nice G92 8800GTS, that would make a difference.

 

[Sal!ent]

yeah thanks!