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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-550 vs Core Ultra 7 265K

The Core i3-550 is much slower than the Core Ultra 7 265K on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $185.04 cheaper!

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$129.94View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 186% cheaper – $129.94 vs $314.98

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$314.98View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 276% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 14 years and 7 months newer
Up to 32% better value for money
Up to 186% more expensive – $314.98 vs $129.94

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Valorant2020

Core i3-550

539FPS

Core Ultra 7 265K

809FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-550

124FPS

Core Ultra 7 265K

427FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-550

186FPS

Core Ultra 7 265K

225FPS

Dota 22013

169FPS

313FPS

368FPS

759FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-550

378FPS

Core Ultra 7 265K

393FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-550

328FPS

Core Ultra 7 265K

319FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-550

574FPS

Core Ultra 7 265K

847FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-550

Core Ultra 7 265K

71%

Core Ultra 7 265K ranks 69 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-550

Core Ultra 7 265K

Core Ultra 7 265K has 18 more cores.

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Core i3-550

Core Ultra 7 265K

Core Ultra 7 265K has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-550

4 MB

Core Ultra 7 265K

30 MB

Core Ultra 7 265K has 26 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-550

3.2 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265K

3.9 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265K has a 22% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-550

Core Ultra 7 265K

5.5 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-550

73W

Core Ultra 7 265K

125W

Core i3-550 draws 52W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-550

$129.94

Core Ultra 7 265K

$314.98

Core i3-550 is $185.04 cheaper.

Core i3-550Core Ultra 7 265K

LGA1156

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LGA1851

Clarkdale

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-550 or Core Ultra 7 265K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265K. It's 3450% faster than the Core i3-550 on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265K than Core i3-550?expand_more

3450% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-550 or Core Ultra 7 265K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-550 and Core Ultra 7 265K?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-550 scores 2/100, Core Ultra 7 265K scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-550 or Core Ultra 7 265K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-550 or Core Ultra 7 265K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265K is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.