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Core i3-6100 vs Core i7-3820

Core i3-6100 vs Core i7-3820: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Intel Core i3-6100 3.70 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 51 W CPU Processore LGA 1151

Buy for 35.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 71 minutes ago

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Intel 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 49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-6100

3.7 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Intel Core i3-6100 3.70 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 51 W CPU Processore LGA 1151

Buy for 35.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 71 minutes ago

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Intel 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 49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-6100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-6100 is 1296 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3820.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100

  • Performs up to 8% better in Valorant than Core i7-3820 - 753 vs 698 FPS
  • Up to 29% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - €35.6 vs €49.99
  • Up to 29% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-3820 - €0.05 vs €0.07 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 51 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Valorant.
Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015


FPS

753

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.05/FPS

100%

Price, €

€35.6

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-6100 3.70 GHz Dual-Core Quad-Thread 3 MB Cache 51 W CPU Processore LGA 1151

Buy for 35.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 71 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


FPS

698

92%

Value, €/FPS

€0.07/FPS

71%

Price, €

€49.99

71%

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

Buy for 49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo
Core i3-6100

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1194

100%

Multi-Core

2336

100%

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


Single-Core

617

51%

Multi-Core

2299

98%

Intel Core i3-6100 Logo

Intel Core i3-6100

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Intel Core i7-3820 Logo

Intel Core i7-3820

Sep 1st, 2015
Release DateFeb 13th, 2012
Core i3CollectionCore i7
SkylakeCodenameSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads
8
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
51 W
TDP130 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
37.0x
Multiplier36.0x
Intel HD 530
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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