Emulator Problem: Dolphin Gamecube: Lagging

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.00Ghz
GPU: Intel Q45/Q43 Express Chipset
RAM: 4GBs
OS: Windows 7 32-bit

I can't seem to run Super Smash Bros. Melee on Dolphin. It slows down to 50% when the match begins. I read other posts and some of them say I need a minimum of 2.4Ghz of CPU to run it, But if my CPU has 2 cores doesn't that mean it has 6Ghz? I'm confused.

if my CPU has 2 cores doesn't that mean it has 6Ghz?

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LOL no...

Anyways. The CPU you have is not that bad but its only 64-bit capable not a true 64bit CPU. So you are stuck with a 32-bit os and dolphin is much faster on a 64 bit-os. The video chip-set is what is hurting you. Upgrading the video card is the only thing you can do to improve what you have.