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Core i5-3550 vs Core i9-9900KF

Core i5-3550 vs Core i9-9900KF: 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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Updated 12148 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-9900KF

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i9-9900KF processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 16 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 455.01 on Amazon

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Updated 12149 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 12148 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-9900KF

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-9900KF processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 16 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 455.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12149 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-9900KF 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 i9-9900KF is 2445 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3550.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550

  • Up to 92% cheaper than Core i9-9900KF - €34.99 vs €455.01
  • Up to 92% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i9-9900KF - €0.23 vs €2.83 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900KF - 77 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KF

  • Performs up to 7% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i5-3550 - 161 vs 151 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3550 - 16 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Red Dead Redemption 2.
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

151

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.23/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 12148 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo
Core i9-9900KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

161

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.83/FPS

8%

Price, €

€455.01

7%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-9900KF processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 16 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 455.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12149 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo
Core i9-9900KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

639

37%

Multi-Core

1896

23%

Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo
Core i9-9900KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1691

100%

Multi-Core

8053

100%

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo

Intel Core i5-3550

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Intel Core i9-9900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-9900KF

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Jan 8th, 2019
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Ivy BridgeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
77 W
TDP95 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
33.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i5-3550 or Core i9-9900KF

Red Dead Redemption 2, 1920 x 1080, Highest

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