Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600K 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 Core i5-11600K is 3333 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2550K
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - $72.39 vs $131.6
- Up to 32% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-11600K - $0.51 vs $0.75 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 24% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-2550K - 194 vs 157 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2550K - 12 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
FPS
157
80%
Value, €/FPS
€0.51/FPS
100%
Price, €
€80.35
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €80.35 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 1 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
194
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.75/FPS
68%
Price, €
€146.08
55%
FPS Winner
Buy for €146.08 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 1 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i5-11600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |