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Core i9-14900K vs Core i5-2550K

Core i9-14900K vs Core i5-2550K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz | 24-core

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Intel Core i9-14900K Processore per sistemi desktop 14900K 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 483.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 213 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz | 24-core

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Intel Core i9-14900K Processore per sistemi desktop 14900K 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 483.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 213 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-14900K 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 i9-14900K is 4278 days newer than Core i5-2550K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900K

  • Performs up to 32% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i5-2550K - 158 vs 120 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2550K - 32 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

158

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.06/FPS

100%

Price, €

€483.36

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K Processore per sistemi desktop 14900K 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 483.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 213 minutes ago

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Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012


FPS

120

76%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

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Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

3101

100%

Multi-Core

21000

100%

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

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012


Single-Core

680

22%

Multi-Core

2040

10%

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Intel Core i9-14900K

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Intel Core i5-2550K

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateJan 30th, 2012
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores4
32
Threads4
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
6.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
Not AvailableTDP95 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
32.0xMultiplier
34.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i9-14900K or Core i5-2550K

Assassin's Creed Odyssey, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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