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Core i7-3770K vs Core i5-3550

Core i7-3770K vs Core i5-3550: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-3770K Processore (3,5GHz, L3 Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 261.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

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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

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Intel Core i7-3770K Processore (3,5GHz, L3 Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 261.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

vs

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

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-3770K 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 i7-3770K and the cheaper Core i5-3550 have been released at the same time.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770K

  • Performs up to 3% better in F1 23 than Core i5-3550 - 167 vs 162 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3550 - 8 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550

  • Up to 87% cheaper than Core i7-3770K - €34.99 vs €261.4
  • Up to 86% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i7-3770K - €0.22 vs €1.57 per FPS
This is a free version of F1 23.
F1 23

F1 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

167

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.57/FPS

14%

Price, €

€261.4

13%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-3770K Processore (3,5GHz, L3 Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 261.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

162

97%

Value, €/FPS

€0.22/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 189 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

707

100%

Multi-Core

2469

100%

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

639

90%

Multi-Core

1896

76%

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Intel Core i7-3770K

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Intel Core i5-3550

Apr 29th, 2012Release DateApr 29th, 2012
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Ivy BridgeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8
Threads4
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
3.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
77 WTDP77 W
22 nmProcess Size22 nm
35.0x
Multiplier33.0x
Intel HD 4000Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2500
Yes
OverclockableNo

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