Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 3613 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 10% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i7-3820 - 229 vs 208 FPS
- Up to 25% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - $113.6 vs $151.0
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 60 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Mass Effect: Andromeda
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Single-Core
617
28.711028385295485%
Multi-Core
2299
33.430274829140615%
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
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Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 60 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |