The Core i3-8300 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4820K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $64.88 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-8300
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 32% cheaper – $135.00 vs $199.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 52% less energy – 62 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-4820K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-8300 vs Core i7-4820K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8300
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, $
$135
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.66/FPS
100%
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
191
94%
Min 1% FPS
134
94%
Price, $
$199.88
67%
Value, $/FPS
$1.04/FPS
63%
Core i3-8300 vs Core i7-4820K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8300 vs Core i7-4820K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8300 vs Core i7-4820K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8300
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4820K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| $138.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge-E |
62 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 10 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
