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Core i3-4160 vs Core i7-3820

Core i3-4160 vs Core i7-3820: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-3820

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Intel Core i7-3820 Quad-Core Processor 3.6 GHz 10 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73820

Buy for CA$110 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-3820

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Intel Core i7-3820 Quad-Core Processor 3.6 GHz 10 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73820

Buy for CA$110 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15880 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-4160 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-4160 is 889 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3820.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4160

  • Performs up to 7% better in Dying Light 2: Stay Human than Core i7-3820 - 125 vs 117 FPS
  • Up to 10% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - CA$98.88 vs CA$110.0
  • Up to 16% better value when playing Dying Light 2: Stay Human than Core i7-3820 - CA$0.79 vs CA$0.94 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 54 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4160 - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Dying Light 2: Stay Human.
Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality Raytracing

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Core i3-4160

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


FPS

125

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.79/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$98.88

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core I3-4160 3.60 2 LGA1150 BX80646I34160

Buy for CA$98.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15881 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


FPS

117

93%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.94/FPS

84%

Price, CA$

CA$110

89%

Intel Core i7-3820 Quad-Core Processor 3.6 GHz 10 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73820

Buy for CA$110 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15880 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality Raytracing

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Core i3-4160

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo
Core i3-4160

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


Single-Core

1064

100%

Multi-Core

2072

90%

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


Single-Core

617

57%

Multi-Core

2299

100%

Intel Core i3-4160 Logo

Intel Core i3-4160

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Intel Core i7-3820 Logo

Intel Core i7-3820

Jul 21st, 2014
Release DateFeb 13th, 2012
Core i3CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads
8
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
54 W
TDP130 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
Intel HD 4400
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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