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Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-3820

Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-3820: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-12500, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,60 GHz

Buy for 211.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 52 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 51 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-12500, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,60 GHz

Buy for 211.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 52 minutes ago

vs

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 51 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12500 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 i5-12500 is 3613 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3820.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500

  • Performs up to 78% better in F1 23 than Core i7-3820 - 285 vs 160 FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3820 - 12 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820

  • Up to 76% cheaper than Core i5-12500 - €49.99 vs €211.01
  • Up to 58% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i5-12500 - €0.31 vs €0.74 per FPS
This is a free version of F1 23.
F1 23

F1 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

285

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.74/FPS

41%

Price, €

€211.01

23%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-12500, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,60 GHz

Buy for 211.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 52 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


FPS

160

56%

Value, €/FPS

€0.31/FPS

100%

Price, €

€49.99

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 51 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2311

100%

Multi-Core

9079

100%

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


Single-Core

617

26%

Multi-Core

2299

25%

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo

Intel Core i5-12500

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Intel Core i7-3820 Logo

Intel Core i7-3820

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateFeb 13th, 2012
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
65 W
TDP130 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
30.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i5-12500 or Core i7-3820

F1 23, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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