Two processors, almost same performance NVIDIA 960

[Hronir]

Hi, I recently build a new pc specifically for gaming with this specs:

Intel Core i3 6100 
Nvidia 960 2Gb version
Gigabyte H170 gaming 3
8gb DDR 4 2133GHz
Psu Corsair CX600
Seagate 1Tb 7200 rpm
Win 8.1 64bit

First i tried the 960 on my previous pc, which is a good Dell

Core 2 Quad Q9400 2.66 GHz
4 Gb DDR 2
250 Gb 7200 rpm
Same Psu
Same GPU
Win 8.1 64 bit

So... I really thought performance would be dramatically improved, but it wasn't like that, I only got inconstant 10 -15 frames more or even none. What could be wrong in my system? Or is it normal?

 

[BadActor]

I would say that your performance will depend on what games your running while comparing. In games which are GPU heavy, the performance won't be much different. In the more CPU intensive games, ones based on a single strong thread will do better with the i3, and ones which utilize more than one thread will be a toss up compared to the Q9400. If you want to see a real comparison of the two, run the PassMark benchmark with each of them.

 

[maestro0428]

^ What he said. Also, since most games/apps still run on a single core, the faster one will win out. Cpus haven't changed that much over the years either...

 

[Hronir]

Tomorrow I'll run Passmark benchmark, on its web shows i3 is noticeable ahead of q9400. As far as I know, q9400 hold up the 960 so, there would be any diference, isn't it? I'm very very disappointed and a little upset to spend in a system is near to my old Dell.

 

[James Mason]

Games order of importance:

80% GPU, 15% CPU, 5% RAM.

GPU stayed the same, so performance didn't change much.

 

[Hronir]

I know is too late for regrets, but what I should have done? :I

 

[James Mason]

A stronger GPU.

 

[Hronir]

I ran the Passmark benchmark, the Core i3 system has 802.7, the q9400 wasn't able to complete the test.
Which GPU would be suitable?

 

[BadActor]

Stick with the i3. You can always upgrade to an i5/i7 if needed.

 

[Hronir]

I will consider a stronger GPU in order to see a big difference. I want to thank you all to read and answer this thread, you guys are awesome