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Core i5-3550 vs Ryzen 5 2600

Core i5-3550 vs Ryzen 5 2600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-3550

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53550

Buy for 271.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 91 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

Buy for 113.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3550

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53550

Buy for 271.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 91 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

Buy for 113.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 2600 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3550 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 2600 is 2181 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3550.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  • Performs up to 8% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i5-3550 - 136 vs 126 FPS
  • Up to 58% cheaper than Core i5-3550 - $102.37 vs $244.95
  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 65 vs 77 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3550 - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Need For Speed Unbound.
Need For Speed Unbound

Need For Speed Unbound

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

126

92.64705882352942%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€271.89

41%

Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53550

Buy for 271.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 91 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

136

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€113.63

100%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

Buy for 113.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

639

55.46875%

Multi-Core

1896

39.165461681470774%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1152

100%

Multi-Core

4841

100%

Intel Core i5-3550

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Apr 19th, 2018
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Ivy BridgeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
3.9 GHz
77 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
12 nm
33.0xMultiplier
34.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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