Core i7-4800MQ vs Core i7-3820

Core i7-4800MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013

Core i7-3820

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4800MQ

4 / 8

5,773

0.0%

5,787

+0.2%

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 i7-4800MQ is positioned at rank 971 and the Core i7-3820 is on rank 791, 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 i7-4800MQ

#959

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1932%

#960

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1903%

#961

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1747%

#962

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1739%

#963

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1723%

#965

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1664%

#966

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1596%

#967

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1593%

#968

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1550%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

99%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3820 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-4800MQ in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-4800MQ	Core i7-3820
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 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 i7-4800MQ	Core i7-3820
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1163%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($30)

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 i7-4800MQ Benchmark Check

Core i7-3820 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4800MQ and Core i7-3820

Core i7-4800MQ

The Core i7-4800MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 5,773 points. Launch price was $378.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4800MQ and Core i7-3820 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4800MQ versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3820 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-3820 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-4800MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-3820 uses Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4800MQ scores 5,773 against the Core i7-3820's 5,787 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-3820. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4800MQ vs 10240 kB (total) on the Core i7-3820.

Feature	Core i7-4800MQ	Core i7-3820
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.6 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	10240 kB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)
PassMark	5,773	5,787
Geekbench 6 Single	—	624

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4800MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3820 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4800MQ	Core i7-3820
Socket	PGA946	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	40

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4800MQ) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3820). Primary use case: Core i7-3820 targets HEDT Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3820 rivals FX-8350.

Feature	Core i7-4800MQ	Core i7-3820
Integrated GPU	—	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	HEDT Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4800MQ launched at $380 MSRP, while the Core i7-3820 debuted at $286. At current prices ($378 vs $30), the Core i7-3820 is $348 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4800MQ delivers 15.3 pts/$ vs 192.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-3820 — making the Core i7-3820 the 170.7% better value option.