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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-550 vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D

The Core i3-550 is much slower than the Ryzen 9 9950X3D on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $549.06 cheaper!

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$129.94View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 407% cheaper – $129.94 vs $679.00
Up to 3% better value for money

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$679.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 392% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 14 years and 10 months newer
Up to 407% more expensive – $679.00 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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League of Legends2009

Core i3-550

120FPS

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

565FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-550

169FPS

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

425FPS

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds2017

Core i3-550

377FPS

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

454FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-550

185FPS

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

233FPS

Valorant2020

538FPS

970FPS

360FPS

875FPS

World of Tanks2010

Core i3-550

408FPS

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

580FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i3-550

182FPS

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

279FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-550

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

96%

Ryzen 9 9950X3D ranks 94 points higher.

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Core i3-550

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 14 more cores.

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Core i3-550

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 28 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-550

4 MB

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

128 MB

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 124 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-550

3.2 GHz

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

4.3 GHz

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a 34% higher base clock.

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Core i3-550

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

5.7 GHz

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Core i3-550

73W

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

170W

Core i3-550 draws 97W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-550

$129.94

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

$679.00

Core i3-550 is $549.06 cheaper.

Core i3-550Ryzen 9 9950X3D

LGA1156

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AM5

Clarkdale

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Granite Ridge

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD

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Radeon Graphics

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-550 or Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D. It's 4700% faster than the Core i3-550 on average across 100+ games, scoring 96/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9950X3D than Core i3-550?expand_more

4700% 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 9 9950X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 9950X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 96/100 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 9 9950X3D?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-550 scores 2/100, Ryzen 9 9950X3D scores 96/100. 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 9 9950X3D 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 9 9950X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the stronger pick at 96/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.