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Intel Core i7-3820

2011DDR34C / 8T130WSandy Bridge-E32nmEnd-of-life3.80 GHz Boost

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CPU image not available yet

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores4

Total Threads8

Base Clock3.60 GHz

Boost Clock3.80 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 36.0xx (Unlocked)

CodenameSandy Bridge-E

MicroarchitectureSandy Bridge-E

Process Node32nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size294.0 mm²

Transistors1.27 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentDesktop

Launch DateFeb 13, 2012

Launch Price$305.00

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.2AVXEISTIntel 64XD bitVT-xHTTAES-NI

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About This Product

The Intel Core i7-3820 is a quad-core, eight-thread desktop CPU from the Sandy Bridge-E generation. It offers moderate multi-threaded performance suitable for general computing and light content creation tasks. While its base and boost clocks are respectable, its older architecture limits its competitiveness against modern CPUs in its price range, especially for gaming or demanding applications.

Best for: Budget LGA2011 Builds

Pros

Unlocks for overclocking potential
Eight threads for multitasking
Suitable for basic productivity
Affordable entry into LGA 2011 platform

Cons

Outdated architecture for gaming
High power consumption (130W TDP)
Limited upgrade path on LGA 2011

Verdict
“Best for budget users needing a basic LGA 2011 CPU for light tasks.”

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.

Geekbench 6PassMark

Cross-Platform

Geekbench 6

Single-Core

62219%

Multi-Core

2,29710%

Based on 225 user submissions.

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

5,7929%

Single-Thread

70%

PassMark rank: #2,225

Gaming Performance

Real-world FPS snapshots for Core i7-3820

These results come from real submitted gameplay sessions, so the reference GPU matters as much as the CPU itself.

FPS data from real user submissions across various settings

Reference GPU

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

1 game in this sample

Bejeweled 3

Mixed player settings

50 FPS

Playable

Min 41Max 59GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Snapshot Summary

Average FPS

50

Gaming Tier

C-Tier

PCGameBenchmark data blends user settings, RAM sizes, and GPUs, so treat this as a real-world performance spread rather than a lab-perfect apples-to-apples chart.

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-1600

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2x8GBDDR3-2400

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2400

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2133

N/A

Compatible CPU Coolers (0)

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