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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $233
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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3820 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 3634 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - $110.41 vs $201.51
- Up to 32% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-12600 - $0.54 vs $0.8 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 22% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3820 - 279 vs 228 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3820 - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
FPS
228
81.72043010752688%
Value, €/FPS
€0.54/FPS
100%
Price, €
€122.56
100%
Value Winner
CM8061901049606 Core i7 i7-3820 3.60 GHz Processor - Socket LGA-2011
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Updated 4040 minutes ago
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
279
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.8/FPS
67.5%
Price, €
€223.68
54%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5 i5-12600 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
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In Stock
Updated 4050 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Single-Core
617
26.02277520033741%
Multi-Core
2299
23.649830264376092%
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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