Core i7-3820

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameCore i7-3820
Market segmentDesktop processor
DesignerIntel
Release dateFebruary 2012 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$400

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking1567
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.32
Power efficiency2.65

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)
Chip lithography32 nm
Die size294 mm2
Number of transistors1270 million
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)
Threads8
Number of CPUs in a configuration1

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Base clock speed3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)
L3 cache10240 KB (shared)

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C

Memory Support

Specifications for supported RAM, including types, maximum capacity, and bandwidth capabilities.

Supported memory typesDDR3
Maximum memory size64.23 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

SocketFCLGA2011
PCIe version2
PCI Express lanes40

Technologies & Instructions

Special instruction sets and technologies that extend the processor's capabilities for specific tasks and performance optimization.

AES-NI+
AVX+
Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+
Turbo Boost Technology2
Hyper-Threading Technology+
TXT-
EDB+