Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4170T outperforms Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4170T is 1141 days newer than Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170T
- Performs up to 3% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-3820 - 161 vs 156 FPS
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 35 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4170T - 8 vs 4 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
FPS
156
96%
Value, $/FPS
$2.05/FPS
100%
Price, $
$319.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $319.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11057 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Mar 30th, 2015
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4170T | vs | Intel Core i7-3820 |
---|---|---|
Mar 30th, 2015 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |