The Core i3-12100 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3550S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $84.72 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 60 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3550S
- Up to 83% cheaper – $17.97 vs $102.69
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-3550S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, €
€102.69
17%
Value, €/FPS
€0.5/FPS
20%
Core i5-3550S
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
84%
Min 1% FPS
114
86%
Price, €
€17.97
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.1/FPS
100%
Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-3550S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-3550S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-3550S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-3550S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3550S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
60 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
