Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900 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 i9-12900 is 3627 days newer than Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900
- Performs up to 25% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-2550K - 161 vs 129 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2550K - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2550K - 24 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-2550K
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Core i9-12900
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
