Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K is 4278 days newer than Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 45% better in World of Warcraft than Core i5-2550K - 234 vs 161 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2550K - 28 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
World of Warcraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i5-2550K
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-2550K
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Single-Core
680
23.137121469887717%
Multi-Core
2040
10.56064606305327%
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 20 |
| 4 | Threads | 28 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
