Dual core vs Quad core

Question

Hi, I'm planning on buying an XPS 630 but I'm having a hard time deciding between dual core and quad core. I'm going to be playing some FPS, MMO, and I want to be able to multitask quite a bit. Is there a performance difference between dual core and quad core systems while playing games like COD4, Crysis, ect? Thanks.

foehammer25 · Answer

Quad if you are going to play Age of Conan.  Other games will support quad in future as well.

Digital28 · Answer

Here is a good article on that:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/249532-28-dual-core-quad-core-debate

and Google is your friend: "Dual core vs Quad core " with the quotes

Cheers, Dave...

ps, I'm drooling over a new quad core but really can't justify it right now, I mean the dog would probably be cut down from three to two meals a day for me to afford the upgrade!

Message Edited by Digital28 on 05-25-2008 08:06 PM

Cat Trainer · Answer

Right now the Dual core seems to do better with the gaming but that is prob because nobody is writing to take advantage of the quad. I am sure that will all change with the next generation of games to come out.

I got the Dual with the thought that I could upgrade down the road as the prices all seem to be down on the quads.

fireberd · Answer

I just built a new home built PC and went with the Q6600.  Runs great and the few games I play run a lot smoother than they did on my old Dimension E510 that has a D925 CPU in it.

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