IntelEntry-level / agingDesktop

Intel Core i7-4820K @ 3.70GHz

Explore Intel Core i7-4820K @ 3.70GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.9/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i7-4820K @ 3.70GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 3.7 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 6498 and a single-thread rating of 1944. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

CPU Mark6,498
1,532 samples
Single Thread1,944
Overall rank#2,237
of 6,054
Reference price$142.96

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.9Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i7-4820K @ 3.70GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 3.7 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 6498 and a single-thread rating of 1944. Its stated TDP is 130 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i7-4820K @ 3.70GHz is a Desktop released in 2013. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 130 W reference TDP, a 6,498 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 6,498 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,944 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA2011. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 130 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i7-4820K @ 3.70GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 130 W reference TDP, a 6,498 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i7-4820K @ 3.70GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i7-4820K @ 3.70GHz?

Start with LGA2011 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i7-4820K @ 3.70GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 130 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GAMD6,561 points
03CentaurHauls @2000MHzUnknown6,549 points
05Intel Core i7-4820K @ 3.70GHzThis CPU6,498 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GAMD2,112 points
04Intel Core i7-4820K @ 3.70GHzThis CPU1,944 points
05CentaurHauls @2000MHzUnknown1,118 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GAMD100.9 Mark/W
04Intel Core i7-4820K @ 3.70GHzThis CPU50.0 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
104,569.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,882.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
4,530.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
31.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
11,636.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
23,122.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
531.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
14,228.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2013
SocketLGA2011
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock3.70 GHz
Max turbo3.90 GHz
TDP130 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L310 MB