i3-L13G4 vs i7-3820

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3820
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
3.77
+106%

Core i7-3820 outperforms Core i3-L13G4 by a whopping 106% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3820 and Core i3-L13G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14822010
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.32no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Ice Lake
Power efficiency2.6423.84
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)Lakefield (2020)
Release dateFebruary 2012 (12 years ago)June 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$400$281

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3820 and Core i3-L13G4 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)5 (Penta-Core)
Threads85
Base clock speed3.6 GHz0.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache10240 KB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size294 mm282 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1270 million4,050 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3820 and Core i3-L13G4 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA2011FC-CSP1016
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt7 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3820 and Core i3-L13G4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-3820 and Core i3-L13G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Bootno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3820 and Core i3-L13G4 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3820 and Core i3-L13G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size64.23 GB8 GB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s34 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data500 MHz
Execution Unitsno data48

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3820 and Core i3-L13G4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3820 and Core i3-L13G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3820 and Core i3-L13G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDX12
OpenGLno dataOpenGL4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3820 and Core i3-L13G4.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes406

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.77 1.83
Physical cores 4 5
Threads 8 5
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 7 Watt

i7-3820 has a 106% higher aggregate performance score, and 60% more threads.

i3-L13G4, on the other hand, has 25% more physical cores, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 1757.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3820 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-L13G4 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3820 is a desktop processor while Core i3-L13G4 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3820 and Core i3-L13G4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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