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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i3-550 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 4176 days newer than Core i3-550.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-550
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 33% better in Battlefield V than Core i3-550 - 275 vs 206 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-550 - 16 vs 4 threads
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
275
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.94/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$259.04
100%
FPS and Value Winner
INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3.6GHz LGA1700 Tra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-550
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-550 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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