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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K is 1786 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3820.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 26% better in Rust than Core i7-3820 - 203 vs 161 FPS
- Up to 28% cheaper than Core i7-3820 - $230.0 vs $319.88
- Up to 43% better value when playing Rust than Core i7-3820 - $1.13 vs $1.99 per FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i7-3820 - 91 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3820 doesn't have integrated graphics
Rust
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Intel Core i7-3820 Quad-Core Processor 3.6 GHz 10 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73820
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Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
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203
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$1.13/FPS
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$230
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W
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Core i7-3820
Desktop • Feb 13th, 2012
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3820 | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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