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Core i5-3550S vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i5-3550S vs Ryzen 7 5800X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-3550S

3.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3550S Logo
INTEL SR0P3 Intel Core i5-3550S 6M Cache 3.00GHz FCLGA1155 Processor CM80637 Intel-Core-i5-3550S-SR0P3-3-00GHZ-6MB-5GT-s-LGA-1155-Socket-H2-Quad

Buy for 17.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 246 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 247 minutes ago

Core i5-3550S

3.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3550S Logo
INTEL SR0P3 Intel Core i5-3550S 6M Cache 3.00GHz FCLGA1155 Processor CM80637 Intel-Core-i5-3550S-SR0P3-3-00GHZ-6MB-5GT-s-LGA-1155-Socket-H2-Quad

Buy for 17.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 246 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 247 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3550S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3550S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 5800X is 3112 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3550S.

Advantages of Core i5-3550S

  • Up to 89% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5800X - $16.19 vs $145.28
  • Up to 81% better value when playing War Thunder than Ryzen 7 5800X - $0.13 vs $0.70 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 65 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 67% better in War Thunder than Core i5-3550S - 229 vs 137 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3550S - 16 vs 4 threads
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War Thunder

War Thunder

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Intel Core i5-3550S Logo
Core i5-3550S

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

137

60%

Value, €/FPS

€0.13/FPS

100%

Price, €

€17.97

100%

Value Winner

INTEL SR0P3 Intel Core i5-3550S 6M Cache 3.00GHz FCLGA1155 Processor CM80637 Intel-Core-i5-3550S-SR0P3-3-00GHZ-6MB-5GT-s-LGA-1155-Socket-H2-Quad

Buy for 17.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 246 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

229

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.7/FPS

19%

Price, €

€161.26

11%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 247 minutes ago

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Resolution

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Game Graphics

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Intel Core i5-3550S Logo
Core i5-3550S

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3550S Logo
Core i5-3550S

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

603

28%

Multi-Core

1698

17%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i5-3550S Logo

Core i5-3550S

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Ivy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
30.0xMultiplier
38.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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