Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3550 outperforms Core i3-3250 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3550 is 406 days older than Core i3-3250.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550
- Performs up to 1% better in Valheim than Core i3-3250 - 191 vs 190 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3250
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 55 vs 77 Watts
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
191
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.18/FPS
100%
Price, €
€34.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 413 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Jun 9th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3550 | vs | Intel Core i3-3250 |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 9th, 2013 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 55 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |