Is more cores better when you have the same amount of threads?

[mcgge1360]

Let's say you have 2 equal processors except for 2 specs.

One has 4 cores and hyperthreading, giving it 8 threads,
The other has 8 cores and no hyperthreading, giving it 8 threads.

Are they equal in power?

 

[blankcr8]

A physical core will generally outperform a logical core, so the 8 cores no hyperthreading should give you better performance.