The Core i7-3820 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3330, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $158.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3330
- Up to 50% cheaper – $157.18 vs $315.20
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 41% less energy – 77 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3820 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3820 vs Core i5-3330 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, €
€315.2
49%
Value, €/FPS
€1.85/FPS
50%
Core i5-3330
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, €
€157.18
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.93/FPS
100%
Core i7-3820 vs Core i5-3330 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3820 vs Core i5-3330 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3820 vs Core i5-3330 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-3330
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
3.2 GHz
84%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3820 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3330 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $305.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
10 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
