Quote Originally Posted by 'Sam DeathWalker',index.php?page=Thread&postID=171172#p ost171172
Processor clock speed is more important the number of cores. Get a fast dual core.
Indeed, a fast dual core can easily run 5 instances at a decent framerate and with mid-to-high settings.
On the other hand: a fast dual core costs probably as much as a cheaper quad core(around $200?) ... and having your quad core at a lower load is always nice (in relation to temperature, power usage and fan noise).