Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3820 outperforms Core i7-2630QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3820 is 406 days newer than Core i7-2630QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2630QM
- Consumes up to 65% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 45 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Performs up to 1% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-2630QM - 156 vs 154 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
FPS
156
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
100%
Price, €
€49.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Mobile • Jan 3rd, 2011
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2630QM | vs | Intel Core i7-3820 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 130 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
20.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |