Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i5-3550S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3476 days newer than Core i5-3550S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 16% better in God of War than Core i5-3550S - 190 vs 164 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3550S - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550S
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
God of War
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
190
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.36/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$259.04
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 57 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i5-3550S |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |