Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms Core i3-550 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4237 days newer than Core i3-550.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 19% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i3-550 - 376 vs 317 FPS
- Consumes up to 18% less energy than Intel Core i3-550 - 60 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-550 - 8 vs 4 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
376
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
100%
Price, €
€119
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-550 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
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May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 60 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
No | Overclockable | No |