3 GHz 2-core or 2.4 GHz 4-core ?

[Talal Itani]

Intel has a 3.0 GHz dual-core CPU for $319, and a 2.4 GHz quad-core CPU for
$309. Which one would you buy? If any.

 

[RRTRACKS via WindowsKB.com]

For questions such as this Tom’s Hardware is a web site I have found to be
helpful. A link to a review they did that should answer many of your
questions can be found at this link
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/09/10/four_cores_on_the_rampage/ .

If you are also upgrading from an AGP to PCI video card and cost is a
determining factor, I would recommend you give a hard look at the cost
comparisons of Direct X10 compatible video cards. The price drop of these
cards in the near future might be more of a consideration when it comes to
what it is you are going to get for and when your dollars are spent

Rich

 

[Robert Moir]

Intel has a 3.0 GHz dual-core CPU for $319, and a 2.4 GHz quad-core CPU
for $309. Which one would you buy? If any.

I'd probably buy the quad core myself. Depending on what you have at the
moment, I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed whichever one you go for in
the end.

 

[frodo]

the new 6550 and 6750 are the "bang for the buck" intel processors to
beat. $170 and $190 today, that should go down after the intial surge of
demand subsides...

http://www.anandtech.com/printarticle.aspx?i=3038

 

[Robert Moir]

the new 6550 and 6750 are the "bang for the buck" intel processors to
beat. $170 and $190 today, that should go down after the intial surge of
demand subsides...

http://www.anandtech.com/printarticle.aspx?i=3038

They're nice and in the end that is more to my budget, but the guy was
talking about the fancier stuff I think.