Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700 is 3634 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700
- Performs up to 11% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-3820 - 130 vs 117 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 - 16 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 81% cheaper than Core i7-12700 - €53.1 vs €282.37
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Single-Core
617
26.90798081116441%
Multi-Core
2299
21.3265306122449%
Intel Core i7-12700 | vs | Intel Core i7-3820 |
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Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |