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Core i9-14900KF vs Core i5-3550S

Core i9-14900KF vs Core i5-3550S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900KF

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for 352.44 on Amazon

In Stock

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Intel Core i5-3550S

3.0 GHz | 4-core

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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 161.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900KF

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for 352.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-3550S

3.0 GHz | 4-core

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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 161.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-14900KF 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 Core i9-14900KF is 4188 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3550S.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900KF

  • Performs up to 81% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i5-3550S - 112 vs 62 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3550S - 32 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550S

  • Up to 54% cheaper than Core i9-14900KF - $145.47 vs $317.51
  • Up to 17% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i9-14900KF - $2.6 vs $3.15 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-14900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

112

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.15/FPS

83%

Price, €

€352.44

45%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for 352.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

62

55%

Value, €/FPS

€2.6/FPS

100%

Price, €

€161.47

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 161.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

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

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

3108

100%

Multi-Core

21042

100%

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

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

603

19%

Multi-Core

1698

8%

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-14900KF

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Intel Core i5-3550S Logo

Intel Core i5-3550S

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateApr 29th, 2012
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores4
32
Threads4
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
6.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
Not AvailableTDP65 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
32.0x
Multiplier30.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2500
Yes
OverclockableNo

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