Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 1960 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 36% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-3820 - 158 vs 116 FPS
- Consumes up to 14% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 112 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Up to 2% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $349.88 vs $356.7
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 8 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Single-Core
617
35.03691084611017%
Multi-Core
2299
43.58293838862559%
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i7-3820 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |