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Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-3820

Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-3820: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $409

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3552 days newer than Core i7-3820.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 22% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-3820 - 393 vs 323 FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 125 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3820 - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

393

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€283.39

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


FPS

323

82.1882951653944%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


Single-Core

617

24.377716317661%

Multi-Core

2299

16.788374470571053%

Intel Core i7-12700K

vs

Intel Core i7-3820

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateFeb 13th, 2012
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores4
20
Threads8
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
125 W
TDP130 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Core i7-3820

Overwatch 2, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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