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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms Core i3-550 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 9 5900X is 3812 days newer than Core i3-550.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
- Performs up to 121% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i3-550 - 155 vs 70 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-550 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-550
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 73 vs 105 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen 9 5900X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
155
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.94/FPS
100%
Price, $
$299.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen 9 5900X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Core i3-550
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | vs | Intel Core i3-550 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 5th, 2020 | Release Date | May 30th, 2010 |
| Ryzen 9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Vermeer | Codename | Clarkdale |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 105 W | TDP | 73 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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