Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K is 4176 days newer than Core i3-550.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 26% better in Battlefield IV than Core i3-550 - 466 vs 369 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-550 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-550
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 73 vs 125 Watts
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-550
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i3-550 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 30th, 2010 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 73 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
