Is a quad core with lower GHz still better than a dual core with a higher GHz?

soldier5637 · Nov 14, 2013

Hello

I have a Dell Optiplex 960 that i use for gaming. It has Intel core i3 dual core 3.0 GHz right now, but im looking at getting a Intel xeon quad core with 2.40 GHz. Is this better for gaming?

My second question is, What socket does my computer have? I think its 775, But im not 100%.

Thanks guys

neon neophyte · Nov 14, 2013

depends on how many threads the program uses. if it uses 1 or 2 threads, the dualcore will be faster. if it uses 3 or more, the xeon will be faster.

soldier5637 · Nov 14, 2013

neon neophyte :

So if you were me and playing games like crysis 2, Sniper Elite, World of tanks and some strategy games, What would you do? keep the dual, or get the quad?

neon neophyte · Nov 14, 2013

probably go for the quadcore, most games take advantage of 4 cores now

but thats if it was free, not sure id bother buying it

soldier5637 · Nov 15, 2013

neon neophyte :

I can get a quad for $45. Would you?

Divyanshu Sah · Nov 15, 2013

Which xeon processors are you buying in particular. They have a huge range . Some may fit in your motherboard socket and some may not.
I think you have LGA 1155 socket on your motherboard . Since a majority of i3 or all of them run on LGA 1155.

HeLLpRoxXx · Aug 30, 2014

Your mobo support only intel (lga 1155) you cant put amd in tha mobo.You will waste money only..if you want amd you will need mobo because there are motherboards who support amd and mobos who support intel.Doesn't exict mobo who support intel and amd the both.

James Hallengren · Jul 4, 2015

My second question is, What socket does my computer have? I think its 775, But im not 100%.

If you aren't sure it will fit in your computer then you should use http://pcpartpicker.com/ it checks if there is any compatibility issues and sorry if this is a little bit late

bmacsys · Jul 4, 2015

James Hallengren :

You do realize that this thread hasn't had a post in two years?

James Hallengren · Jul 6, 2015

bmacsys :

James Hallengren :

You do realize that this thread hasn't had a post in two years?

Yeah i realized that

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