Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8300 outperforms Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8300 is 2193 days newer than Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8300 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8300
- Performs up to 6% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-3820 - 484 vs 456 FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 62 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
FPS
484
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.39/FPS
100%
Price, £
£188.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 207 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i3-8300 |
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Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 62 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |