Quad Core vs. Core 2 duo

[ricardoramey]

It is better to go for a Core 2 Duo or Quad Core? That would be to playing games and also regarding watching movies, listening to music. I plan to keep my PC as long as I can...

[EINSTEIN_007]

it is better to go for a quad core.

[ApPy10]

If you are lucky to find a Intel Quad Core 6600, it is a sure bet!

[Techguru01]

It is clear that for games the Q6600 is overtaken by the E8500 and 8400. As for whether to choose a quad-core to 266 dollars as the Q6600 or E8500, depending on what you are going to make your PC. If you're an intensive user of software rendering 3D modeling or if you often compress video, choose a quad core. For others, for the majority of users, the E8500 is a good choice with the title of the dual core capabilities. But in our view, the E8400 is the most interesting since sold only 180 euros against 250 euros from the E8500 and 166 MHz for just under ...