The Core i7-3820 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9820X, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $471.20 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
- Up to 76% cheaper – $149.00 vs $620.20
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 21% less energy – 130 vs 165 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-9820X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Core i7-3820 vs Core i9-9820X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9820X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, $
$620.2
24%
Value, $/FPS
$3.08/FPS
26%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3820 vs Core i9-9820X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3820 vs Core i9-9820X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
10 MB
61%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
90%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Core i9-9820X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3820 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9820X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$305.00 | MSRP | $889.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Sandy Bridge-E | Codename | Skylake-X |
130 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 8 | Threads | 20 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 10 MB | L3 Cache | 16.5 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
