Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4430S 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 i5-4430S is 489 days newer than Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4430S
- Performs up to 19% better in FIFA 23 than Core i5-2550K - 130 vs 109 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2550K - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-2550K
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Core i5-4430S
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i5-4430S |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2013 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
