No you won't have the "oh I have a quad core" "but dont' use it" bragging rights... but for a lot less money you could have more than adequate performance.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131273
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103211

I've got a dual core 4000+ right now, and rarely do I ever see it's limits. Even when full up gaming.