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AMD x4 with 4MB cache or AMD x2 with 7MB cache ?

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Hi.
I want to know which one is better in the performance:
AMD x4 3Ghz with 4MB cache or AMD x2 3Ghz with 7MB cache ?

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Hi.
I want to know which one is better in the performance:
AMD x4 3Ghz with 4MB cache or AMD x2 3Ghz with 7MB cache ?


Performance in what applications specifically?

For encoding and transcoding as well as Folding@Home the AMD X4 3GHz will be quicker.

For gaming, it will depend on the title but the AMD X2 3GHz should be quicker in most titles.

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