Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7350K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3820 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7350K is 1786 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3820
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 15% better in World of Warcraft than Core i7-3820 - 184 vs 160 FPS
- Up to 84% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - $51.6 vs $319.88
- Up to 86% better value when playing World of Warcraft than Core i7-3820 - $0.28 vs $2.0 per FPS
- 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
World of Warcraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
184
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.28/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
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Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 60 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |