Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3820 outperforms Core i3-3210 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3820 is 323 days older than Core i3-3210.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Performs up to 1% better in Fortnite than Core i3-3210 - 215 vs 213 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3210 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3210
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Core i3-3210
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3210
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2013
Single-Core
509
82.49594813614263%
Multi-Core
1018
44.28012179208351%
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i3-3210 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2013 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 55 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
