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Core i5-2550K vs Ryzen 7 8700G

Core i5-2550K vs Ryzen 7 8700G: 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 1762 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 8700G

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 229.73 on Amazon

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Updated 1762 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 1762 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 8700G

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 229.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1762 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 8700G 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 8700G is 4361 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2550K.

Advantages of Core i5-2550K

  • Up to 73% cheaper than Ryzen 7 8700G - $56.81 vs $206.96
  • Up to 65% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Ryzen 7 8700G - $0.28 vs $0.79 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 7 8700G

  • Performs up to 26% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-2550K - 289 vs 229 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2550K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • 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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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012


FPS

229

79%

Value, €/FPS

€0.28/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 1762 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Logo
Ryzen 7 8700G

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

289

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.79/FPS

35%

Price, €

€229.73

27%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 229.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1762 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Logo
Ryzen 7 8700G

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012


Single-Core

680

25%

Multi-Core

2040

14%

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Logo
Ryzen 7 8700G

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2686

100%

Multi-Core

14235

100%

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo

Core i5-2550K

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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Logo

Ryzen 7 8700G

Jan 30th, 2012
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i5Ryzen 7
Sandy BridgeNot Available
Intel Socket 1155AMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Desktop
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8
4
16
3.4 GHz
4.2 GHz
3.8 GHz
5.1 GHz
95 W
65 W
32 nm
4 nm
34.0x
42.0x
None
Radeon 780M
YesYes

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