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Core i5-3550 vs Core i5-11400F

Core i5-3550 vs Core i5-11400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-3550

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core 3.3GHz CPU con 77W TDP e interfaccia LGA 1155

Buy for 34.99 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-11400F

2.6 GHz | 6-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-11400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 6 core fino a 4,4 GHz LGA1200

Buy for 117.5 on Amazon

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Updated 1705 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3550

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core 3.3GHz CPU con 77W TDP e interfaccia LGA 1155

Buy for 34.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1705 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-11400F

2.6 GHz | 6-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-11400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 6 core fino a 4,4 GHz LGA1200

Buy for 117.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1705 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-11400F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3550 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3550 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-11400F is 3243 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3550.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550

  • Up to 70% cheaper than Core i5-11400F - €34.99 vs €117.5
  • Up to 68% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Core i5-11400F - €0.25 vs €0.79 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-11400F

  • Performs up to 6% better in Metro Exodus than Core i5-3550 - 148 vs 140 FPS
  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 65 vs 77 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3550 - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Metro Exodus.
Metro Exodus

Metro Exodus

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

140

94%

Value, €/FPS

€0.25/FPS

100%

Price, €

€34.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core 3.3GHz CPU con 77W TDP e interfaccia LGA 1155

Buy for 34.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1705 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-11400F Logo
Core i5-11400F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

148

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.79/FPS

31%

Price, €

€117.5

29%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-11400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 6 core fino a 4,4 GHz LGA1200

Buy for 117.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1705 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Intel Core i5-11400F Logo
Core i5-11400F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

639

32%

Multi-Core

1896

24%

Intel Core i5-11400F Logo
Core i5-11400F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

1961

100%

Multi-Core

7608

100%

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo

Intel Core i5-3550

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Intel Core i5-11400F Logo

Intel Core i5-11400F

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Mar 16th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Ivy BridgeCodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.6 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
77 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
33.0x
Multiplier26.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-3550 or Core i5-11400F

Metro Exodus, 1920 x 1080, Extreme

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