Intel Core i7-3820 vs Intel Core i7-4930K

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Intel Core i7-3820 or Intel Core i7-3820 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-3820 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3820, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4930K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4930K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-3820 Name Intel Core i7-4930K
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
3 Generation 4
Intel Core i 3000X Group Intel Core i 4000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3820 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3820 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4930K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
8 Threads 12
None None 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3820 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-4930K does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
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130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3820 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4930K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2012 Release date Q3/2013
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Sandy Bridge E Architecture Ivy Bridge E
32 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
305 $ Release price 540 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB