Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700 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 i7-7700 is 1786 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Performs up to 4% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-3820 - 122 vs 117 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Up to 15% cheaper than Core i7-7700 - $110.41 vs $130.44
- Up to 12% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-7700 - $1.05 vs $1.19 per FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
122
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.19/FPS
88.23529411764707%
Price, €
€144.79
84%
FPS Winner
Buy for €144.79 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 43 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
FPS
117
95.90163934426229%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
100%
Price, €
€122.56
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €122.56 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 39 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Single-Core
617
44.420446364290854%
Multi-Core
2299
51.54708520179372%
Intel Core i7-7700 | vs | Intel Core i7-3820 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |