Intel dual core with hyper threading vs. Intel quad core for gaming

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
L

LCChen

Reputable
Sep 29, 2015
2
0
4,510
Before I ask this question, I would like to point out the obvious that an intel quad core will out perform an intel dual core if both have similar processing speeds when it comes to gaming.

What I would like to know is if it's possible to get away with using a dual core (with hyper threading) to run newer game titles and if so how much of a difference it would make compared to a quad core.

Also how essential would a quad core likely be in the future for games or could one get away for a while with a decently powerful dual core while upgrading the GPU instead.
 
Solution
fzacek
You really don't want a dual core CPU nowadays, even if it has hyper-threading. Getting a quad core is essential to pretty much any gaming build. Many games are coming out nowadays that don't even run on dual-core CPUs, and even though dual-core-with-hyper-threading CPUs usually don't have that issue, they are getting outdated pretty fast. Quad core is the standard nowadays.
Sort by date Sort by votes
fzacek

fzacek

Reputable
Aug 1, 2014
130
0
4,710
You really don't want a dual core CPU nowadays, even if it has hyper-threading. Getting a quad core is essential to pretty much any gaming build. Many games are coming out nowadays that don't even run on dual-core CPUs, and even though dual-core-with-hyper-threading CPUs usually don't have that issue, they are getting outdated pretty fast. Quad core is the standard nowadays.
 
Upvote 1 Downvote
Solution
jaguarskx

jaguarskx

Titan
Apr 19, 2006
27,979
3
84,965
Generally speaking, you can play games with a Core i3. But for games that can definitely take advantage of 4 cores there will be a relatively large performance gap. Most games still use only 2 cores. But there are some popular titles that can benefit from a quad core CPU. If you cannot afford a Core i5 CPU, then a Core i3 is still a viable option.

Below are some CPU benchmarks from Techspot.com. You can click the following link to see other games for CPU benchmarks.

http://www.techspot.com/features/gaming/gaming-benchmarks/



http://www.techspot.com/review/1006-the-witcher-3-benchmarks/page5.html

CPU_01.png



http://www.techspot.com/review/979-battlefield-hardline-benchmarks/page5.html

CPU_01.png



http://www.techspot.com/review/970-homeworld-remastered-benchmarks/page4.html

CPU_01.png



http://www.techspot.com/review/956-dying-light-benchmarks/page5.html

CPU_01.png



http://www.techspot.com/review/917-far-cry-4-benchmarks/page5.html

CPU_01.png

 
Upvote 1 Downvote
M

matt4x4

Reputable
Oct 6, 2014
189
0
4,710
How many fps do you really need?
I play World of Tanks online on my PC, and if I can get 40 or 50 FPS then its all good. Its playable with my igpu at 25fps, but there are some blank spots further out in the field of view.

Desktops - i3 is 2 cores with HT, and i5 is 4 cores no HT and i7 is 4 cores with HT
Laptops - i5 is 4 cores with HT is the only change. But downside is you have to use its igpu.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
TerryLaze

TerryLaze

Polypheme
May 9, 2016
9,468
2,426
60,940

Tell us one that won't run on a dual core,a clean one without H/T even.
Nothing is getting outdated,games are being coded for consoles that run on, not even, 1.5Ghz AMD cores, unless the new consoles ( ~end of 2017) have massively stronger cores nothing will change for the duals.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom