Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3550 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 3476 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3550.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 77 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 17% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i5-3550 - 535 vs 457 FPS
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i5-3550 - $117.72 vs $244.95
- Up to 59% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i5-3550 - $0.24 vs $0.59 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3550 - 16 vs 4 threads
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
535
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.24/FPS
100%
Price, €
€130.67
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3550 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |