Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4130 outperforms Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4130 is 580 days newer than Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130
- Performs up to 10% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i5-2550K - 69 vs 63 FPS
- Consumes up to 43% less energy than Intel Core i5-2550K - 54 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i5-2550K
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Core i3-4130
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i3-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 95 W | TDP | 54 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
