Key Differences
In short — Core i7-990X outperforms Core i3-550 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-990X is 270 days newer than Core i3-550.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-550
- Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 73 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Performs up to 8% better in F1 23 than Core i3-550 - 156 vs 145 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-550 - 12 vs 4 threads
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-550 | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
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May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Gulftown |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 130 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |