Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3820 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3820 is 888 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Performs up to 1% better in Deathloop than Core i7-870 - 169 vs 168 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Up to 3% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - €60.8 vs €62.78
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 95 vs 130 Watts
Deathloop
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
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Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |