Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8300 outperforms Core i5-3550 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8300 is 2117 days newer than Core i5-3550.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8300
- Performs up to 12% better in Minecraft than Core i5-3550 - 695 vs 620 FPS
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 62 vs 77 Watts
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-8300
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Core i5-3550
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8300 | vs | Intel Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
62 W | TDP | 77 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
