The Core i9-7900X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3820. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7900X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Core i9-7900X vs Core i7-3820 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Average FPS
170
91%
Min 1% FPS
114
92%
Price, CA$
CA$852.27
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$5.01/FPS
100%
Core i9-7900X 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 i9-7900X vs Core i7-3820 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7900X vs Core i7-3820 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
14 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
10 MB
71%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
88%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7900X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3820 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
| $999.00 | MSRP | $305.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
14 MB | L3 Cache | 10 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
