Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K is 4278 days newer than Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 22% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-2550K - 236 vs 193 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2550K - 28 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Core i5-2550K
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-14700K | vs | Core i5-2550K |
|---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 30th, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
20 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
