Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2550K outperforms Core i7-965 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2550K is 1169 days newer than Core i7-965.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2550K
- Performs up to 10% better in F1 23 than Core i7-965 - 165 vs 150 FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-965 - 95 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-965
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2550K - 8 vs 4 threads
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i5-2550K
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Core i7-965
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i7-965 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 Extreme |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Bloomfield |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 130 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
