If a game says it requires a 2.5 Ghz processor, will a computer with a 2.2 Ghz dual core processor play it?

Question

Basically, how do dual core processors compare to single core processors and can a 2.2 Ghz dual core compete with a 2.5 Ghz single core?

Answer 1

you will be ok . the multi core cpus share the load so yah no prob...

Answer 2

Games require high clock speed and lots of cache in a CPU. Number of cores doesn't matter much. HOWEVER, for games it is helpful to have more than one core. That's because the extra core can handle other stuff while the first core is playing the game. I wouldn't think that a 2.4GHz processor would be appropriate for a game requiring a 3.0GHz processor. Keep in mind that the game will use one core, other stuff will be running in a 2nd core. If you have 4 cores, two of them will not be used for the game. So it boils down to...your quad core processor is essentially a dual core processor (as far as the game is concerned) with a clock speed that is too slow. This is why I cringe when I read a post from someone trying to build a "budget" gaming system with a cheap / low clock speed quad core CPU. Quad core CPUs are useful, but not for gaming. Now don't get me wrong...you can build a great gaming system with a quad core CPU. BUT, you have to keep the clock speed high, which means your CPU will be expensive. If your primary use of the system is gaming, I would suggest you find the fastest clock speed DUAL core CPU you can, that is compatible with your motherboard. Be sure to find a clock speed at least 3.2GHz or faster. Upgrade to that (because it will be an upgrade). Then you can sell your quad-core CPU on ebay or craigslist or something to help cover some of the cost of the upgrade.

Answer 3

There is no direct comparison, but dual-core chips are internally more efficient (improvements to the internal design and cache). They perform better at lower clock speeds.



Even a 2.0Ghz dual-core outperforms a 3.0Ghz single-core for regular tasks. For applications which are coded to take advantage of the additional core, the gains are even greater. If a game says it requires a 2.5Ghz Pentium 4 or equivalent, you're fine.

Answer 4

The dual core should normally be able to handle it as it's a "superior" processor. It might depend on how the game is programmed or something though. Worst case it might seem to run a little slow.



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Answer 5

i dont know how they compare but hell yeah it will play it any game requiring 1 processore can be played with a dual core