The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3550S. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3550S
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 65 vs 180 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i5-3550S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Aug 31st, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-3550S
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
93%
Min 1% FPS
114
94%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i5-3550S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i5-3550S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i5-3550S in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Aug 31st, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-3550S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
84%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3550S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 31st, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $899.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Colfax | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 180 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
