Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3960X 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 i7-3960X is 167 days older than Core i5-3550.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3550 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550
- Consumes up to 41% less energy than Intel Core i7-3960X - 77 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3960X
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Core i5-3550
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3960X | vs | Intel Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 77 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
