Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8121U 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 i3-8121U is 2273 days newer than Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8121U
- Performs up to 1% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-3820 - 254 vs 251 FPS
- Consumes up to 88% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 15 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8121U - 8 vs 4 threads
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
FPS
251
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.2/FPS
100%
Price, €
€49.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €49.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 115 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Mobile • May 5th, 2018
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8121U | vs | Intel Core i7-3820 |
---|---|---|
May 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Cannon Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
15 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |