Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X 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 i5-7640X is 1884 days newer than Core i5-3550.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 77 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 18% better in Lost Ark than Core i5-3550 - 270 vs 229 FPS
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i5-3550
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-3550
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Single-Core
639
36.28620102214651%
Multi-Core
1896
35.943127962085306%
Intel Core i5-3550 | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
