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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-3820 vs Pentium Gold G7400

The Core i7-3820 is much slower than the Pentium Gold G7400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 312% more expensive – $349.88 vs $74

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Up to 109% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years newer
Up to 312% cheaper – $74 vs $349.88
Up to 762% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Overwatch 22023

Core i7-3820

519FPS

Pentium Gold G7400

532FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-3820

141FPS

Pentium Gold G7400

271FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-3820

325FPS

Pentium Gold G7400

331FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-3820

544FPS

Pentium Gold G7400

641FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-3820

190FPS

Pentium Gold G7400

211FPS

Minecraft2011

576FPS

671FPS

406FPS

603FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-3820

171FPS

Pentium Gold G7400

214FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-3820

Pentium Gold G7400

40%

Pentium Gold G7400 ranks 32 points higher.

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Core i7-3820

Pentium Gold G7400

Core i7-3820 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-3820

Pentium Gold G7400

Core i7-3820 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-3820

10 MB

Pentium Gold G7400

6 MB

Core i7-3820 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-3820

3.6 GHz

Pentium Gold G7400

3.7 GHz

Pentium Gold G7400 has a 3% higher base clock.

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3.8 GHz

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130W

46W

Pentium Gold G7400 draws 84W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-3820

$349.88

Pentium Gold G7400

Core i7-3820Pentium Gold G7400

LGA2011

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LGA1700

Sandy Bridge-E

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 710

1600 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-3820 or Pentium Gold G7400?expand_more

The Pentium Gold G7400. It's 400% faster than the Core i7-3820 on average across 100+ games, scoring 40/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Pentium Gold G7400 than Core i7-3820?expand_more

400% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-3820 or Pentium Gold G7400?expand_more

The Pentium Gold G7400 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Pentium Gold G7400 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 40/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-3820 and Pentium Gold G7400?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-3820 scores 8/100, Pentium Gold G7400 scores 40/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-3820 or Pentium Gold G7400 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-3820 or Pentium Gold G7400?expand_more

The Pentium Gold G7400 is the stronger pick at 40/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.