Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700 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 i7-7700 is 1786 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Performs up to 8% better in Saints Row than Core i7-3820 - 161 vs 149 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Up to 80% cheaper than Core i7-7700 - €49.99 vs €248.88
- Up to 78% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i7-7700 - €0.34 vs €1.55 per FPS
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for €248.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 184 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
FPS
149
92%
Value, €/FPS
€0.34/FPS
100%
Price, €
€49.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €49.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 183 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700 | vs | Intel Core i7-3820 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |