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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600K 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 i7-2600K is 400 days older than the cheaper Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Up to 66% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - €49.99 vs €148.88
- Up to 66% better value when playing World of Warcraft than Core i7-2600K - €0.31 vs €0.92 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 1% better in World of Warcraft than Core i7-3820 - 161 vs 160 FPS
- 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
World of Warcraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
FPS
160
99%
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)
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Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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