Which processor is the better buy?

Question

I found both of these for the same price... which is the better buy? The triple core 2.1GHz or the dual core 3.0 GHz?

http://www.amazon.com/AMD-HD8450WCGHBOX-Phenom-Triple-Core-L2-512KBx3/dp/B0015N2K9K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1219550457&sr=1-2

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Answer 1

The triple core has been found to have problems. This is supposed to be worked out in the newer ones.  

Answer 2

They are prety much equal to each other.

Cpu benchmark test.

Triple core   1275

dual core     1242

Answer 3

well if they are the same price, i would go for 3ghz

Answer 4

If you are going to be gaming I would choose the X2 and most programs will not use all three cores on the X3 so it is kinda a waste and it isnt as good for gaming purposes. Any questions as me at [e-mail]

Answer 5

get the dual core