Question about DualCore Processor with Games

[nyjets19]

Here are the processor requirments for Call of Duty IV.

“Recommended Specs”
# CPU: 2.4 GHz dual core
or better is recommended

“Required (min) Specs”
# CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 2.4 GHz or AMD(R) Athlon(TM)
# 64 2800+ processor or any 1.8Ghz Dual Core Processor or better supported


Would a 2.26Ghz MBP run this then? The min specs is a 2.4Ghz but isn't dual core...Im just confused.

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

You should be able to run it alright.

The Intel 1.8Ghz Dual Core is a Core2Duo with the on-board cache stripped down and a couple other cost cutting measures. Seeing how a P4 2.4ghz is the minimum spec, I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[r.j.s]

Yes, it will run it.

 

[J the Ninja]

A 2.26GHz C2D is far more powerful than a 2.4 P4. It will run fine.

 

[nyjets19]

Thanks for the responses. another question.

Bioshock says min requirements is a 2.4Ghz single core proc, and the recommended jsut says Intel Duo Core. Are they implying that recommended should be a 2.4 Dual Core? Would a 2.26Ghz MBP fall under the recommended category?

 

[r.j.s]

Would a 2.26Ghz MBP fall under the recommended category?

Yes, it would. They mean the recommended is ANY dual core.

 

[w00t951]

The new generation of Macs will run any game, but the variable is the quality of setting at which you can run the thing. I run Crysis, but with overclocking on Windows Vista I can only achieve all high settings. However, in games like COD4, the settings can be set to all maximum.