The Core i7-3820 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3210, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $190.88 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3210
- Up to 55% cheaper – $159.00 vs $349.88
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 58% less energy – 55 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-3820 vs Core i3-3210 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, $
$349.88
45%
Value, $/FPS
$2.05/FPS
46%
Core i7-3820 vs Core i3-3210 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 i7-3820 vs Core i3-3210 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3820 vs Core i3-3210 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-3210
Jan 1st, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
30%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3820 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3210 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2013 |
| $305.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
10 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
