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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.
i3 vs i5 vs i7: A Branding Dream. Intel's previous Core i3, i5 and i7 branding was a supreme pain in the butt. It was difficult to explain because Intel didn't really divide features along the brands evenly. Processors in the same brand didn't even alway use the same socket.