Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3550 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-3550 is 476 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550
- Performs up to 2% better in Dota 2 than Core i5-2400 - 174 vs 170 FPS
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i5-2400 - 77 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i5-3550 - $58.99 vs $244.95
- Up to 75% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i5-3550 - $0.39 vs $1.56 per FPS
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Buy for €271.89 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 24 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
170
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.39/FPS
100%
Price, €
€65.48
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €65.48 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 24 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3550 | vs | Intel Core i5-2400 |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |