In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i3-550 is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 9 285K. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $380 cheaper!
Core i3-550
- Up to 75% cheaper – $129.94 vs $509.99
- Up to 75% cheaper
- Up to 57% better value in The Callisto Protocol – $1.24 vs $2.89/FPS
- Up to 57% better value in The Callisto Protocol
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 73 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 42% less energy
Core Ultra 9 285K
- Up to 69% faster in The Callisto Protocol – 176 vs 104 FPS
- Up to 69% faster in The Callisto Protocol
- Is 14 years and 4 months newer – Oct 24, 2024 vs May 30, 2010
- Is 14 years and 4 months newer
The Callisto Protocol FPS Calculator
Core i3-550 vs Core Ultra 9 285K: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-550
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
104 FPS
59%
Min 1% FPS
72 FPS
56%
Price, $
$129.94
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.24/FPS
100%
Core Ultra 9 285K
Oct 24th, 2024
Average FPS
176 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
128 FPS
100%
Price, $
$509.99
25%
Value, $/FPS
$2.89/FPS
43%
![Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Tetracosa-core [24 Core] 3.70 GHz Processor - OEM Pack - Box](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B0DFKC99VL.jpg)
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-550 vs Core Ultra 9 285K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-550 vs Core Ultra 9 285K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-550
May 30th, 2010
Cores
2-core
8%
L3 Cache
4 MB
11%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
21%
Core Ultra 9 285K
Oct 24th, 2024
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
6400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-550 May 30th, 2010 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core Ultra 9 285K Oct 24th, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2024 |
$138.00 | MSRP | $589.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1156 | Socket | LGA1851 |
73W | Power Consumption | 125W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1333 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 6400 MHz (DDR5) |
| Intel HD | Integrated GPU | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
