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Core i7-14700K vs Core i5-2550K

Core i7-14700K vs Core i5-2550K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

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Intel Core i7-14700K Processore per sistemi desktop 14700K 20 core (8 P-core + 12 E-core) fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 414 on Amazon

In Stock

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Intel Core i7-14700K Processore per sistemi desktop 14700K 20 core (8 P-core + 12 E-core) fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 414 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 201 minutes ago

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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 7% better in Stray than Core i5-2550K - 190 vs 178 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
This is a free version of Stray.
Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

190

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.18/FPS

100%

Price, €

€414

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-14700K Processore per sistemi desktop 14700K 20 core (8 P-core + 12 E-core) fino a 5,6 GHz

Buy for 414 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 201 minutes ago

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Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012


FPS

178

94%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

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Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2939

100%

Multi-Core

19317

100%

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012


Single-Core

680

23%

Multi-Core

2040

11%

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo

Intel Core i7-14700K

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Intel Core i5-2550K

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateJan 30th, 2012
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
20
Cores4
28
Threads4
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed3.4 GHz
5.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
Not AvailableTDP95 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
34.0xMultiplier34.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i7-14700K or Core i5-2550K

Stray, 1920 x 1080, High

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