The Core i3-1215U is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3550. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-1215U
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-3550
The Core i3-1215U is better in every way
Core i3-1215U vs Core i5-3550 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-1215U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Average FPS
195
100%
Min 1% FPS
129
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
88%
Min 1% FPS
114
88%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-1215U vs Core i5-3550 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-1215U vs Core i5-3550 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-1215U vs Core i5-3550 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-1215U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.2 GHz
36%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
84%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-1215U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $194.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1744 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 1.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
10 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 64EU | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
