Intel Core i7-2600 vs Intel Core i7-3820
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i7-2600 and the Intel Core i7-3820. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 130W |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA2011 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | None |
Winner: Intel Core i7-3820 — driven by Boost Clock (3.6 GHz), Base Clock (3.6 GHz)
Intel Core i7-2600
1
performance point
Intel Core i7-3820
4
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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