The Core i7-3820 is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-10400 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's CA$653.76 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
The Core i5-10400 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 77% cheaper – CA$198.51 vs CA$852.27
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-3820 vs Core i5-10400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Average FPS
170
91%
Min 1% FPS
114
92%
Price, CA$
CA$852.27
23%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$5.01/FPS
21%
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
CA$198.51
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.06/FPS
100%
Core i7-3820 vs Core i5-10400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3820 vs Core i5-10400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3820 vs Core i5-10400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
10 MB
83%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
88%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3820 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $305.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 10 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
