The Core i5-7600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3820 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's CA$631.84 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-7600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 73% cheaper – CA$228.88 vs CA$860.72
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 91 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3820 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-3820 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, CA$
CA$228.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.21/FPS
100%
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Average FPS
170
90%
Min 1% FPS
114
91%
Price, CA$
CA$860.72
26%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$5.06/FPS
24%
Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-3820 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-3820 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-3820 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
90%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3820 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $305.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
91 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 10 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
