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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 1800 days newer than Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 8% better in Ready or Not than Core i5-2550K - 262 vs 242 FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-2550K - 51 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
262
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.22/FPS
100%
Price, £
£58.88
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core I3-7100 3.90 GHz CPU - Black
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-2550K
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 95 W | TDP | 51 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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