Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3550 outperforms Core i5-480M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3550 is 476 days newer than Core i5-480M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-480M
- Consumes up to 55% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 35 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550
- Performs up to 4% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i5-480M - 147 vs 142 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-480M doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
147
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.24/FPS
100%
Price, €
€34.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 451 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-480M | vs | Intel Core i5-3550 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Arrandale | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 77 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
20.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |