dual core vs quadcore but lower GHZ?

[mrmaruniversal]

Just a question but should someone use a processor with 2.40ghz and 2 cores or 4 cores and 2.00 ghz. which would be better for gaming.

Not a difference
hardly a difference
same
difference
HUGE difference

 

[nzalog]

Really depends on the game.

 

[sizzling]

Are the 2 cpus the same architecture? If no then you cannot compare like this, if yes it will depend on the game.

 

[SammChisnall]

-What CPU's are you looking at?
-2 as mentioned above it depends on the game.

Chances are the Dual Core doesn't have hyperthreading (with exceptions in recent Architecture), which means if the game makes use of hyperthreading and multi-core processing which most modern AAA titles do, then the Quad Core will be superior. If the game is older or less optimised and runs on individual core speeds then the dual core would be better.
All in all i would always recommend choosing a quad core at minimum for gaming if you can afford them. The only major exception is the new Kaby Lake i3's as they are Dual Core hyperthreaded gaming machines.

 

[Seaweed Monster]

I would probably try to overclock the Quad core to 2.4GHz. However, is this processor regarding a desktop or a laptop?

 

[Supahos]

You don't have enough info given. Anyone who actually answered is talking out their butt. We would need to know exactly which two CPUs to answer anything.

 

[Graptik]

Obviously we would need to know what specific processors, but generally it depends on whether you are able to overclock. If you can, then obviously go with the quad core and overclock it.

 

[nzalog]

You don't have enough info given. Anyone who actually answered is talking out their butt. We would need to know exactly which two CPUs to answer anything.

It sounds like a hypothetical question and I think there is an assumption that everything else except core count and speed would remain the same because it's the only variables he mentioned.