Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600 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 i5-6600 is 1159 days newer than Core i5-3550.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Performs up to 3% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i5-3550 - 215 vs 208 FPS
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 65 vs 77 Watts
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Single-Core
639
49.68895800933126%
Multi-Core
1896
53.37837837837838%
Intel Core i5-6600 | vs | Intel Core i5-3550 |
---|---|---|
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 77 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |