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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-550 vs Ryzen 7 5700

The Core i3-550 is slightly faster than the Ryzen 7 5700 on average across 100+ games and it's also a better value for money, as it's $39.39 cheaper!

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Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 30% cheaper – $129.94 vs $169.33
Up to 36% better value for money

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Is 12 years newer
Up to 30% more expensive – $169.33 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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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-550

685FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

667FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-550

757FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

737FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-550

349FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

332FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-550

249FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

244FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-550

722FPS

Ryzen 7 5700

702FPS

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds2017

Rocket League2015

1020FPS

1004FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-550

Ryzen 7 5700

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-550

48%

Ryzen 7 5700

44%

Core i3-550 ranks 4 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-550

Ryzen 7 5700

Ryzen 7 5700 has 6 more cores.

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Core i3-550

Ryzen 7 5700

Ryzen 7 5700 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-550

4 MB

Ryzen 7 5700

16 MB

Ryzen 7 5700 has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-550

3.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 5700

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 5700 has a 16% higher base clock.

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Core i3-550

Ryzen 7 5700

4.6 GHz

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Core i3-550

73W

Ryzen 7 5700

65W

Ryzen 7 5700 draws 8W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-550

$129.94

Ryzen 7 5700

$169.33

Core i3-550 is $39.39 cheaper.

Core i3-550Ryzen 7 5700

LGA1156

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AM4

Clarkdale

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Cezanne

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD

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No Integrated Graphics

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-550 or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more

The Core i3-550. It's 9% faster than the Ryzen 7 5700 on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 44/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-550 than Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more

9% 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 Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more

The Core i3-550 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-550 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 48/100 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 Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-550 scores 48/100, Ryzen 7 5700 scores 44/100. 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 Ryzen 7 5700 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 Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more

The Core i3-550 is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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