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I'm undecided, the Intel has more cache and the AMD has more Bus speed and I don't know very much about computers. Here are the full specs:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 Processor BX80580Q9400 - 2.66GHz, 6MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Yorkfield, Quad-Core, Retail, Socket 775, Processor with Fan

Specifications

  Processor Speed:  Q9400 / 2.66GHz
  Processor Interface:  Socket 775
  Processor Class:  Core 2 Quad
  Processor Core:  Yorkfield
  Cache Size:  6MB L2
  Bus Speed:  1333MHz
  Additional Technologies:  Intel® EM64T
  Enhanced Intel Speedstep
  Execute Disable Bit
  Intel® Virtualization
  SSE
  SSE2
  SSE3
  Quad-Core
  Intel® Thermal Monitor 2
  SSE4.1
  Architecture:  45 nm
  Wattage:  95W
  Core Stepping:  R0
  Fan:  Included

AMD Phenom X4 9950 Quad Core Processor HD995ZXAGHBOX - Black Edition, 2.60GHz, 4MB Cache, 2000MHz (4000 MT/s) FSB, Agena, Quad-Core, Retail, Socket AM2+, Processor with Fan

  Processor Speed:  9950 / 2.60GHz
  Processor Interface:  Socket AM2+
  Processor Class:  Phenom X4
  Processor Core:  Agena
  Cache Size:  2MB L3
  4 x 512KB L2
  Bus Speed:  2000MHz (4000 MT/s)
  Additional Technologies:  MMX
  Enhanced Virus Protection
  SSE
  SSE2
  SSE3
  Quad-Core
  AMD64
  AMD Virtualization
  Cool'n'Quiet 2.0
  HyperTransport 3.0
  SSE4a
  Architecture:  65 nm
  Wattage:  125W
  Stepping:  B3
  Fan:  Included

 

And yes I'm trying to build a PC for gaming