Is the Intel core i3540 processor good for gaming

[SEYAM]

Hello,
I wanted to know that is the core i3 540 good for gaming as compared to AMD Phenom 2 x4

 

[Herr_Koos]

The i3 will be faster for applications and games that do not support multiple threads (i.e., more than two). For multitasking and games that can use four cores, the Phenom II X4 is the better choice.