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Core i5-2550K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i5-2550K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-2550K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
BX80623I52550K Intel Core i5 Quad-core i5-2550K 3.4GHz Desktop Processor BX80623I52550K

Buy for 63.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 431.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 42 minutes ago

Core i5-2550K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
BX80623I52550K Intel Core i5 Quad-core i5-2550K 3.4GHz Desktop Processor BX80623I52550K

Buy for 63.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 431.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 42 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2550K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 3992 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2550K.

Advantages of Core i5-2550K

  • Up to 85% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $56.81 vs $388.77
  • Up to 84% better value when playing Crysis 3 Remastered than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $0.35 vs $2.14 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 21% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - 95 vs 120 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 13% better in Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i5-2550K - 202 vs 178 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2550K - 16 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
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This is a free version of Crysis 3 Remastered.
Crysis 3 Remastered

Crysis 3 Remastered

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012


FPS

178

88%

Value, €/FPS

€0.35/FPS

100%

Price, €

€63.06

100%

Value Winner

BX80623I52550K Intel Core i5 Quad-core i5-2550K 3.4GHz Desktop Processor BX80623I52550K

Buy for 63.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

202

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.14/FPS

16%

Price, €

€431.53

14%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 431.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 42 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012


Single-Core

680

25%

Multi-Core

2040

13%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

100%

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo

Core i5-2550K

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Jan 30th, 2012Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy BridgeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
95 W
TDP120 W
32 nmProcess Size
5 nm
34.0xMultiplier
42.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
Yes
OverclockableNo

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