Background
Background
Background

Core i7-3820 vs Core i7-10700K

Core i7-3820 vs Core i7-10700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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 315.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 455 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for 273.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 456 minutes ago

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 315.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 455 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for 273.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 456 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-10700K 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 i7-10700K is 2999 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3820.

Advantages of Core i7-10700K

  • Performs up to 11% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-3820 - 124 vs 112 FPS
  • Up to 13% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - $273.87 vs $315.21
  • Up to 21% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-3820 - $2.21 vs $2.81 per 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 - 16 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Calculator background
This is a free version of Elden Ring.
Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


FPS

112

90%

Value, €/FPS

€2.81/FPS

79%

Price, €

€315.21

86%

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

Buy for 315.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 455 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

124

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.21/FPS

100%

Price, €

€273.87

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)

Buy for 273.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 456 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


Single-Core

624

36%

Multi-Core

2290

28%

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1724

100%

Multi-Core

8166

100%

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo

Core i7-3820

vs
Intel Core i7-10700K Logo

Core i7-10700K

Feb 13th, 2012Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads
16
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
130 WTDP
125 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
36.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i7-3820 or Core i7-10700K

With selected game settings

Laptops Using Core i7-3820 or Core i7-10700K

With selected game settings

Copyright © 2025 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.