Key Differences
In short — Core i3-14100 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 i3-14100 is 4361 days newer than Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Performs up to 107% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i5-2550K - 170 vs 82 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2550K - 8 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol
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 i3-14100
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-2550K
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Single-Core
680
27.68729641693811%
Multi-Core
2040
24.199288256227756%
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
