In GRID, the Core i3-550 is same performance as the Core i7-980X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i3-550
- Is 2 months and 14 days newer – May 30, 2010 vs Mar 16, 2010
- Is 2 months and 14 days newer
- Consumes up to 44% less energy – 73 vs 130 Watts
- Consumes up to 44% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i7-980X
No clear advantages
GRID FPS Calculator
Core i3-550 vs Core i7-980X: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-550
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
485 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
292 FPS
100%
Price, $
$129.94
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
100%
All items are out of stock
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-550 vs Core i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-550 vs Core i7-980X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-550
May 30th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.333 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-550 May 30th, 2010 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-980X Mar 16th, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 30th, 2010 | Released | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| $138.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1156 | Socket | LGA1366 |
73 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1333 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
