Which of these CPUs are better?

Core 2 Quad core (8mb L2 cache, 2.4ghz)orCore 2 Duo (4mb L2 cache, 3.0ghz)Which of these CPUs are better?
alreadyWhich of these CPUs are better?
They didn't really answer the question though.
better for what then? gaming? 64 bit multithreaded dna sequencing?
Depends. For older games having a faster processor speed is better, but in reality any dual core with over 2.0ghz will handle almost any game. The thing about quad cores are they have slower core speeds but they can be overclocked to 3.0ghz to match the factory clocked dual cores. If your into multi-tasking like having lots of programs open at once it would be better to get a quad core. If your into gaming it would be better to get a dual core and overclock it to it's max. Although this will only hold out for a short while. In the future games will have much better support for multi-cored processors, so for a more future proof processor you'd want to get the quad. This is all base on of course if the prices are relatively the same.
The E6850 is pointless if your mobo can support the E8400, which is cheaper, faster and oc's like no tomorrow.
[QUOTE=''BeavermanA'']The E6850 is pointless if your mobo can support the E8400, which is cheaper, faster and oc's like no tomorrow. [/QUOTE]Too true. The E8400 produces less heat so you can get higher overclocking speeds, plus it has more cache, plus it's cheaper then an e6850.
How do you overclock?
Get this:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037%26Tpk=e8400If you have to ask you probably shouldn't try. You need to do some research first.
i cant believe newegg man jacking up the price like that ?
Supply and Demand.
$192http://www.onsale.com/shop/detail.aspx?dpno=7369554%26store=onsale%26source=bwbfroogle