Intel Core i7-3820 vs Intel Core i7-2700K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-3820 and Intel Core i7-2700K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3820

  • CPU is newer: launch date 4 month(s) later
  • Around 25% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • 2x more maximum memory size: 64.23 GB vs 32 GB
  • Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.665 vs 4.472
  • Around 27% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 84.218 vs 66.305
  • Around 9% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.606 vs 0.557
  • Around 39% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.267 vs 1.632
  • Around 17% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 5.758 vs 4.935
Specifications (specs)
Launch date February 2012 vs October 2011
L3 cache 10240 KB (shared) vs 8192 KB (shared)
Maximum memory size 64.23 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark 5769 vs 5748
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 4.665 vs 4.472
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 84.218 vs 66.305
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.606 vs 0.557
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.267 vs 1.632
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 5.758 vs 4.935

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-2700K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • Around 3% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
  • Around 9% higher maximum core temperature: 72.6°C vs 66.8°C
  • Around 37% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 130 Watt
  • Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1825 vs 1745
  • Around 12% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 846 vs 756
  • Around 4% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3277 vs 3163
  • Around 4% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 3461 vs 3318
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency 3.90 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
Maximum core temperature 72.6°C vs 66.8°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 95 Watt vs 130 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 1825 vs 1745
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 846 vs 756
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3277 vs 3163
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 3461 vs 3318

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-3820
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-2700K

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1745
1825
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
5769
5748
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
756
846
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
3163
3277
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score
CPU 1
CPU 2
3318
3461
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4.665
4.472
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
84.218
66.305
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.606
0.557
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.267
1.632
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
5.758
4.935
Name Intel Core i7-3820 Intel Core i7-2700K
PassMark - Single thread mark 1745 1825
PassMark - CPU mark 5769 5748
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 756 846
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3163 3277
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 3318 3461
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 4.665 4.472
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 84.218 66.305
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.606 0.557
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.267 1.632
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 5.758 4.935

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i7-3820 Intel Core i7-2700K

Essentials

Architecture codename Sandy Bridge E Sandy Bridge
Launch date February 2012 October 2011
Launch price (MSRP) $400 $514
Place in performance rating 2232 2242
Price now $199.99 $288.99
Processor Number i7-3820 i7-2700K
Series Intel® Core™ X-series Processors Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 13.26 8.88
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.60 GHz 3.50 GHz
Bus Speed 5 GT/s DMI2 5 GT/s DMI
Die size 294 mm 216 mm
L1 cache 64 KB (per core) 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 256 KB (per core) 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 10240 KB (shared) 8192 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 32 nm 32 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 67 °C
Maximum core temperature 66.8°C 72.6°C
Maximum frequency 3.80 GHz 3.90 GHz
Number of cores 4 4
Number of threads 8 8
Transistor count 1270 million 1160 million
VID voltage range 0.600V – 1.350V
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 4 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 51.2 GB/s 21 GB/s
Maximum memory size 64.23 GB 32 GB
Supported memory types DDR3 1066/1333/1600 DDR3 1066/1333

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 52.5mm x 45.0mm 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported FCLGA2011 LGA1155
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 130 Watt 95 Watt

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 40 16
PCI Express revision 2.0 2.0

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Intel® Fast Memory Access
Intel® Flex Memory Access

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Graphics

Device ID 0x112
Graphics base frequency 850 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.35 GHz
Graphics max frequency 1.35 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 3000

Graphics interfaces

Number of displays supported 2
Wireless Display (WiDi) support