Core i7-3820 vs Core i7-4710MQ

Core i7-3820

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Core i7-4710MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3820

4 / 8

5,787

0.0%

5,792

+0.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-3820 is positioned at rank 791 and the Core i7-4710MQ is on rank 968, so the Core i7-3820 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3820

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15409%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14560%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10571%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3185%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2523%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2207%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1264%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1247%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1136%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1136%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1123%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1093%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1077%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1073%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1063%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

97%

#394

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#791

Core i7-3820

MSRP: $286|Avg: $30

100%

#792

Athlon II X3 425

MSRP: $79|Avg: $5

100%

#793

Athlon II X2 255

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#794

Core i3-3245

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

99%

#796

FX-4170

MSRP: $157|Avg: $23

98%

#798

Athlon II X3 415e

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#799

Core i5-2300

MSRP: $177|Avg: $17

97%

#800

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

97%

#802

Core i7-3770K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $75

97%

#803

Core i5-4460T

MSRP: $187|Avg: $30

96%

#804

Core i3-3220

MSRP: $117|Avg: $88

96%

#805

Core i7-3770T

MSRP: $278|Avg: $105

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4710MQ

#956

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1915%

#957

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1887%

#958

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1732%

#959

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1725%

#960

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1709%

#962

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1650%

#963

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1582%

#964

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1580%

#965

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1537%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

99%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

99%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

98%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-3820 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-4710MQ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-3820	Core i7-4710MQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i7-3820 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 92% cheaper ($30 vs $378) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-3820	Core i7-4710MQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1159%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-3820 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4710MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3820 and Core i7-4710MQ

Core i7-3820

The Core i7-3820 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Fevereiro 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,787 points. Launch price was $400.

Core i7-4710MQ

The Core i7-4710MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,792 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3820 and Core i7-4710MQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3820 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710MQ — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-3820 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-3820 uses the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4710MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3820 scores 5,787 against the Core i7-4710MQ's 5,792 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-4710MQ. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 624 vs 950, a 41.4% lead for the Core i7-4710MQ that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Core i7-3820 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-4710MQ.

Feature	Core i7-3820	Core i7-4710MQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+9%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+44%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	10240 kB (total)+67%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,787	5,792
Geekbench 6 Single	624	950+52%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,200

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3820 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4710MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Core i7-3820 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Core i7-3820) vs 2 (Core i7-4710MQ). PCIe lanes: 40 (Core i7-3820) vs 16 (Core i7-4710MQ) — the Core i7-3820 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X79 (Core i7-3820) and HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i7-4710MQ).

Feature	Core i7-3820	Core i7-4710MQ
Socket	LGA2011	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	40+150%	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-3820 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3820) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4710MQ). The Core i7-4710MQ includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i7-3820 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3820 targets HEDT Desktop, Core i7-4710MQ targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3820 rivals FX-8350.

Feature	Core i7-3820	Core i7-4710MQ
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	Intel HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, EPT
Target Use	HEDT Desktop	Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-3820 launched at $286 MSRP, while the Core i7-4710MQ debuted at $378. At current prices ($30 vs $378), the Core i7-3820 is $348 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-3820 delivers 192.9 pts/$ vs 15.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-4710MQ — making the Core i7-3820 the 170.6% better value option.