i5-4440S vs i7-3820

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3820
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
3.77
+31.8%

Core i7-3820 outperforms Core i5-4440S by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3820 and Core i5-4440S processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14861684
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.320.33
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.644.01
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release dateFebruary 2012 (12 years ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$400$239

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-3820 has 603% better value for money than i5-4440S.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3820 and Core i5-4440S 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache10240 KB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size294 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1270 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3820 and Core i5-4440S 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3820 and Core i5-4440S. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-3820 and Core i5-4440S technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3820 and Core i5-4440S 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 i5-4440S. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size64.23 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3820 and Core i5-4440S integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3820 and Core i5-4440S integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3820 and Core i5-4440S integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3820 and Core i5-4440S.

PCIe version2.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes4016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-3820 3.77
+31.8%
i5-4440S 2.86

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-3820 5768
+31.8%
i5-4440S 4377

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.77 2.86
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

i7-3820 has a 31.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

i5-4440S, on the other hand, has a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3820 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4440S in performance tests.


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