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Core i7-3820 vs Core i7-4790K

Core i7-3820 vs Core i7-4790K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-3820

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 62.78 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Processore Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501

Buy for 236.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44023 minutes ago

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 62.78 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44022 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Intel Processore Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501

Buy for 236.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44023 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-4790K 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 i7-4790K is 808 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3820.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820

  • Up to 73% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - €62.78 vs €236.17
  • Up to 71% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-4790K - €0.53 vs €1.8 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K

  • Performs up to 10% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-3820 - 131 vs 119 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 88 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


FPS

119

90.83969465648855%

Value, €/FPS

€0.53/FPS

100%

Price, €

€62.78

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 62.78 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44022 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

131

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.8/FPS

29.444444444444446%

Price, €

€236.17

26%

FPS Winner

Intel Processore Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501

Buy for 236.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44023 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo
Core i7-3820

Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012


Single-Core

617

44.4844989185292%

Multi-Core

2299

52.32134729176149%

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1387

100%

Multi-Core

4394

100%

Intel Core i7-3820 Logo

Intel Core i7-3820

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Intel Core i7-4790K Logo

Intel Core i7-4790K

Feb 13th, 2012Release Date
May 1st, 2014
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
130 WTDP
88 W
32 nmProcess Size
22 nm
36.0xMultiplier
40.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4600
YesOverclockableYes

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