Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3820 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. However, both CPUs are the same in terms of value. The better performing Core i7-3820 is 400 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Up to 0% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - €49.97 vs €49.99
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 95 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
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 • Feb 13th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
---|---|---|
Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |