Processor 300 vs i7-5820K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5820K
2014
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
6.20
+37.5%
Processor 300
2024
2 cores / 4 threads, 46 Watt
4.51

Core i7-5820K outperforms Processor 300 by a substantial 37% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5820K and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10881319
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.19no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.199.27
Architecture codenameHaswell-E (2014)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date1 September 2014 (10 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$410$82

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-5820K and Processor 300 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate0 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size356 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5820K and Processor 300 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
SocketFCLGA20111700
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5820K and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data

Security technologies

Core i7-5820K and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5820K and Processor 300 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5820K and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth68 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 710

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5820K and Processor 300.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes2816

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.

i7-5820K 6.20
+37.5%
Processor 300 4.51

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.

i7-5820K 9841
+37.4%
Processor 300 7160

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.20 4.51
Recency 1 September 2014 8 January 2024
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 46 Watt

i7-5820K has a 37.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Processor 300, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 204.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-5820K is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor 300 in performance tests.


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