The Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3820 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
The Core i7-12700K is better in every way
Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-3820 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€248.49
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.17/FPS
100%
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Average FPS
170
81%
Min 1% FPS
114
82%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-3820 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-3820 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-3820 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
10 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3820 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | $305.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
125 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 10 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
