The Core i7-7820X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $318.87 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7820X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Up to 93% cheaper – $22.57 vs $341.44
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7820X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-7820X vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€341.44
6%
Value, €/FPS
€1.83/FPS
7%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
88%
Min 1% FPS
110
89%
Price, €
€22.57
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.13/FPS
100%
Core i7-7820X vs Phenom X3 8650 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 i7-7820X vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7820X vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
11 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
38%
L3 Cache
2 MB
18%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
64%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7820X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Toliman |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 3 |
16 | Threads | 3 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
11 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
