Intel Core i7-4820K vs Intel Core i7-5820K

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Intel Core i7-4820K or Intel Core i7-4820K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-4820K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4820K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Core i7-5820K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5820K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Core i 4000X Group Intel Core i 5000X
4 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4820K Name Intel Core i7-5820K
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4820K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4820K is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-5820K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5820K is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 12
4x Cores 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4820K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-5820K does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4820K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-5820K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
280 $ Release price 499 $
Ivy Bridge E Architecture Haswell E
10.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2011 Socket LGA 2011-3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
23052
23052
Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
15097
15097

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5763
5763
Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2803
2803

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5537
5537
Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3392
3392

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3813
3813
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
3740
3740

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
2849
2849
Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1851
1851

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1086
1086
Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
740
740

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1085
1085
Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
728
728

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
141
141
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
139
139