The Core i9-10940X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3820 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$397.73 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
- Up to 32% cheaper – CA$852.27 vs CA$1250.00
- Consumes up to 21% less energy – 130 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-3820 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1250
68%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$6.61/FPS
76%
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Average FPS
170
90%
Min 1% FPS
114
91%
Price, CA$
CA$852.27
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$5.01/FPS
100%
Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-3820 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-3820 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-3820 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
10 MB
52%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3820 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $305.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 10 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
