Dual core vs quad

[M9shaboi]

We say for an example i want to build a computer with g3258, which is a dual core and i go for an amd 860k which is a quad core, will i be able to run games that says minimun requirements quad core with a dual core ( for an example g3258)  just curious to see because i maybe will be building a travel pc that can handle a few games that i like 

[Lilithty]

If the games require 4 cores then you will not be able to run it with a duel core. HOWEVER: If they just recommend 4 cores then you may be able to RUN it with 2 cores, just not at the best settings / frame rates.

[spartaman64]

you probably wont be able to run games that require quad core with the pentium and getting a quad core is better for other reasons. the pentium might be better in a perfect scenario with nothing else running but once you have things running in the background the athlon can easily prove to be better 

[AresKrieger]

I'd just save up 120-150 bucks more for an i5 as it's worth the cost jump

[MrVee]

The pentium G3258 is stronger than the AMD 860K in gaming as its IPC is really great. However as @Lilithty said, yes wont run games which have specified more cores. However, if you OC an 860K, it pretty much comes close to the G3258 in gaming. More cores would prove helpful in other scenarios.

[JSD10]

http://www.techspot.com/review/1017-best-budget-gaming-cpu/

This article is good but it's a little old. Basically the g3258 has faster cores so it runs better.

I also used to have a g3258 and I can say from experience that it overclocks very well.

[Mr.Meerkat]

Just now, MrVee said:

The pentium G3258 is stronger than the AMD 860K in gaming as its IPC is really great. However as @Lilithty said, yes wont run games which have specified more cores. However, if you OC an 860K, it pretty much comes close to the G3258

Not true, if the games can use all 4 threads then the 860K is faster but if it's only 1 or 2 cores utilised then the G3258 is better  

[MrVee]

Just now, Mr.Meerkat said:

Not true, if the games can use all 4 threads then the 860K is faster but if it's only 1 or 2 cores utilised then the G3258 is better  

yes, i did specify the pentium having great IPC which is kindof what most games are optimised for  

[Mr.Meerkat]

Just now, MrVee said:

yes, i did specify the pentium having great IPC which is kindof what most games are optimised for  

I disagree, most games now use (including some indie titles) more than just 2 threads/cores leaving the 860K in the better position (also, remember than the 860K has a faster clock speed negating some of the gains from the Pentium due to higher IPC ). 

[SLAYR]

4 minutes ago, MrVee said:

The pentium G3258 is stronger than the AMD 860K in gaming as its IPC is really great. However as @Lilithty said, yes wont run games which have specified more cores. However, if you OC an 860K, it pretty much comes close to the G3258 in gaming. More cores would prove helpful in other scenarios.

No it really isn't. The g3258 is only really decent when overclocked to 4+ Ghz, and most games now are using 4 if not 8 cores now, the stuttering is terrible on the pentium in some games like gta V .

 

 

[MrVee]

5 minutes ago, SLAYR said:

No it really isn't. The g3258 is only really decent when overclocked to 4+ Ghz, and most games now are using 4 if not 8 cores now, the stuttering is terrible on the pentium in some games like gta V .

 

 

Assuming his budget and need, I really dont think he would be able to stuff in a good cooler in the travel case. So given by yours, @Mr.Meerkat and my arguments, i dont think either of them should be kindof considered. an i5 should suffice but again, its gonna go out of his budget based on my assumption

[Nena Trinity]

880K! (better stock cooler!)

[ace_cheaply]

Seriously, I own a g3258, and it should be bought only for extreme budget systems or for an overclocking toy that you're not scared to break.

 

The best thing you can do is go to jet.com, buy and i3 for $100 using the promocode triple15 or shop15, also buy your motherboard at the same time to get discounts there, as well as decline free returns, and you should be able to get both for less than $200. Or step up to an i5 for $150 (for either an i5 4460, or an i5 6400, which require different motherboards).