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January 2012
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Quad Core with Hyperthreading
10MB Intel Smart Cache
Turbo Boost 2.0
AES instructions and Disable Security Bit functions
AVX Vector Extensions
40 lanes of PCI Express 3.0
Intel Enhanced Speedstep Technology
Intel Extreme Memory Profile 1.3 (XMP)
Quadchannel DDR3 support
Price
Solid performance
On par with the similarly priced Core i72600K. The X79 platform supports more RAM and PCI Express 3.0 along with more PCIe lanes
Strong performance
4 cores / 8 threads
40 PCI Express lanes
Highly overclockable
PCI Express 3.0 ready
Insane memory bandwidth
Competitive price
Very good performance
Particularly on single-threaded applications.
PCI-Express 3.0 with 40 lanes
Quad-Channel DDR3
10MB Cache
Easy overclocking because of the Gear Ratio feature
Best QuadCore Performance
Locked CPU that can still be Overclocked
Lots of Overclock Headroom
48 PCIE 3.0 Lanes
Quadchannel memory architecture
Better price than Slower CPUs
The editors didn't like
Feature Tradeoff with 2600K Processor
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The X79 platform has a high entry price with limited benefit to users. Higher memory latency than LGA1155 processors
High power consumption when overclocked
No QuickSync
Not faster than 2700K
Inconsistent compared with other high-end Intel chips. Partially unlocked multiplier limits overclocking potential. Requires X79 Express motherboard
Video card
Cooler
Not a fully unlocked processor
You lose Intel's QuickSync technology if moving from LGA1155
While the Core i7-3960X lives in rarefied air where money is no object and there is no competition, it is not the type of high volume part that can establish and legitimize the LGA2011 platform the way that the Core i7-920 did for the LGA1366 platform....
No improvement over 2700K, Still pricey as a whole platform
So the Intel Core i7 3820 performs at around the same sort of levels as the top-end standard Sandy Bridge CPUs. We have to say, that's a bit of a disappointment. This is supposed to be the serious enthusiast processors for Intel's desktop faithful, but th...
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Published: 2012-07-09, Author: Paul , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: NameCPU: Intel Core i7-3820At a glance:3.6GHz quad-core CPU (3.8GHz Turbo Boost),Quad-channel memory architecture,Socket LGA2011,130W Thermal Design PowerSummary:A welcome addition to the Sandy Bridge-E range but limited appeal compared to Intel's other o...
Abstract: Late May we published a huge round-up of 45 desktop processors , followed by a review of Intel's fourth generation Core processors . Our readers immediately, and understandably, came with the request for a similar group test of laptop processors. It's a...
Abstract: On June 4 Intel is launching its next generation Core processors, also called Haswell. That means it's the perfect opportunity for us to retest all current processors and a number of older ones with a completely new test configuration. It will not only ...
Abstract: This time we're going to check gaming performance of two LGA 2011 processors. The first CPU is a quad core i7-3820 which runs at 3.60 GHz default and comes with ten megabyte L3 cache. The second CPU is a core i7-3930K which does 3.2 GHz and features twelv...
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Published: 2012-01-24, Author: Dave , review by: techradar.com
Good price, Decent performance
No improvement over 2700K, Still pricey as a whole platform
It's a decent chip, offering the extra bandwidth of the Sandy Bridge E platform for straight Sandy Bridge prices. But the vast majority of us don't need that bandwidth....
Good processing performance, Good gaming performance, Hyperthreading, Turbo
Highest energy consumption in the i7 2000 series
An ultra high-end processor from every point of view: ultra rapid in processing and excellent for games and while energy consumption is high, it isn’t excessive. ...
Abstract: Intel launched their X79 platform in November and Kitguru was on hand with multiple reviews. Since this launch we have looked at several motherboards primarily targeting the hardcore, high end overclocking audience. There is no doubt the Core i7 396...
