Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3550 outperforms Core i3-2105 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3550 is 343 days newer than Core i3-2105.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2105
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 65 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550
- Performs up to 2% better in Valorant than Core i3-2105 - 699 vs 686 FPS
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2105 | vs | Intel Core i5-3550 |
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May 22nd, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 77 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |