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Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-3820

Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-3820: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 306.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 462 minutes ago

vs

Core i7-3820

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Intel BX80619I73820 Processore Sandy Bridge E Core i7-3820 (3,6GHz, Sockel 2011)

Buy for 52.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 461 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Intel Core i9-10900K processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 306.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 462 minutes ago

vs

Core i7-3820

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Intel BX80619I73820 Processore Sandy Bridge E Core i7-3820 (3,6GHz, Sockel 2011)

Buy for 52.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 461 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K is 2999 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3820.

Advantages of Core i9-10900K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Dishonored 2 than Core i7-3820 - 269 vs 257 FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 125 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3820 - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-3820

  • Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - €52.56 vs €306.54
  • Up to 82% better value when playing Dishonored 2 than Core i9-10900K - €0.20 vs €1.14 per FPS
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Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

269

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.14/FPS

18%

Price, €

€306.54

17%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K processor 3.7 GHz 20 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 306.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 462 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


FPS

257

96%

Value, €/FPS

€0.2/FPS

100%

Price, €

€52.56

100%

Value Winner

Intel BX80619I73820 Processore Sandy Bridge E Core i7-3820 (3,6GHz, Sockel 2011)

Buy for 52.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 461 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1749

100%

Multi-Core

9163

100%

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


Single-Core

617

35%

Multi-Core

2299

25%

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo

Core i9-10900K

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Intel Core i7-3820 Logo

Core i7-3820

Apr 30th, 2020
Feb 13th, 2012
Core i9Core i7
Comet LakeSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1200Intel Socket 2011
Desktop
Desktop
10
4
20
8
3.7 GHz
3.6 GHz
5.3 GHz
3.8 GHz
125 W
130 W
14 nm
32 nm
37.0x
36.0x
UHD Graphics 630
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