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The Intel Core i7 Processor is a top of the line quad-core processor. The games you're referring to are probably referring to dual-core processors. A 1.73 ghz i7 is significantly faster than a 2.4 ghz i3. Don't worry, you're good to go.
Why is the Intel Core i7 4770k Good for Gaming? People keep on recommending me this processor instead of the i7 3930k which is a hexa-core. Cause most of the games only use 2 cores anyway, and also cause the 3930k is built on old chipset, and 4770k on the latest. But if you only want to game, I would rather recommand you to go for an i5-4670k. Extra cores don't mean better gaming performance, that is why you don't see all of us buying AMD Octacores.