Intel Core i9 X-Series 9820X 10-core LGA 2066
Intel Core i3 4150 2-core LGA 1150
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 X-Series 9820X 10-core LGA 2066
The Intel Core i9-9820X is a powerful 10-core processor that handles gaming and video editing well, but it demands a robust power supply and an efficient cooling solution. Users should pair it with a compatible motherboard and consider the high power draw when building a system.
Pros
- Powerful 10-core performance
- Handles gaming and video editing
- Good for intensive tasks
Cons
- Requires robust power supply
- Needs efficient cooling
- High power draw
Intel Core i3 4150 2-core LGA 1150
The Intel Core i3-4150 is highly praised as a budget-friendly CPU for everyday tasks and medium gaming. Users highlight its low power consumption, quiet operation, and solid integrated graphics as major advantages over similarly priced AMD alternatives. While it struggles with heavy AAA gaming and video encoding, it is considered an excellent value for basic builds with an upgrade path to i5 or i7 later.
Pros
- Low power consumption
- Quiet operation with stock cooler
- Good integrated graphics for casual use
- Excellent value for budget builds
- Solid single-core performance
Cons
- Limited for heavy AAA gaming
- Not ideal for video encoding
- Only 2 physical cores
- Stock thermal paste quality unknown
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 X-Series 9820X | Intel Core i3 4150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i3 |
| Model | 9820X | 4150 |
| Codename | Skylake | Haswell |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14★ | 22 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| Threads | 20★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 10★ | 0.5 |
| L3 Cache | 17★ | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4-2666★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | — | 32★ |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | LGA 1150 |
| TDP | 165 | 54★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 X-Series 9820X 10-core LGA 2066
- Strong ai (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (76th percentile)
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Intel Core i3 4150 2-core LGA 1150
- Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (33rd percentile)
- Below average ai (35th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 4150 2-core LGA 1150 offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 61 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 23 specs.
