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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790 is 808 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Performs up to 29% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-3820 - 94 vs 73 FPS
- Up to 31% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - $76.05 vs $110.41
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 84 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
CM8061901049606 Core i7 i7-3820 3.60 GHz Processor - Socket LGA-2011
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Intel Core i7-4790 Processor - BX80646I74790
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Single-Core
617
50.532350532350534%
Multi-Core
2299
59.68328141225337%
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 84 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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