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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $312
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MSRP in USD: $312
Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3820 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790 is 808 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i7-4790 - CA$110.0 vs CA$144.0
- Up to 24% better value when playing Control than Core i7-4790 - CA$0.55 vs CA$0.72 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Performs up to 1% better in Control than Core i7-3820 - 201 vs 199 FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 84 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
FPS
199
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.55/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$110
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-3820 Quad-Core Processor 3.6 GHz 10 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73820
Buy for CA$110 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 155 minutes ago
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
201
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.72/FPS
76%
Price, CA$
CA$144
76%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)
Buy for CA$144 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 19 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 84 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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