The Core i7-2700K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3820. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-2700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
The Core i7-2700K is better in every way
Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-3820 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2700K
Oct 24th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Average FPS
170
99%
Min 1% FPS
114
99%
Price, €
€580.13
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.41/FPS
100%
Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-3820 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-3820 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-3820 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2700K
Oct 24th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3820 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
| $332.00 | MSRP | $305.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
95 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 10 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
