Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X 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 i7-7740X is 1960 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Up to 68% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €49.99 vs €156.88
- Up to 64% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-7740X - €0.39 vs €1.07 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 14% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-3820 - 146 vs 128 FPS
- Consumes up to 14% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 112 vs 130 Watts
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
FPS
128
87%
Value, €/FPS
€0.39/FPS
100%
Price, €
€49.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €49.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 44 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
146
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.07/FPS
36%
Price, €
€156.88
31%
FPS Winner
Buy for €156.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 45 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
---|---|---|
Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 112 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |