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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-550 vs Xeon E5-2650 v4

The Core i3-550 is quite a bit slower than the Xeon E5-2650 v4 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $84.21 more expensive!

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$129.94View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 745% cheaper – $129.94 vs $45.73
Up to 455% better value for money

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$45.73View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 52% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 11 months newer
Up to 745% more expensive – $45.73 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

538FPS

Xeon E5-2650 v4

551FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-550

169FPS

Xeon E5-2650 v4

173FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-550

106FPS

Xeon E5-2650 v4

159FPS

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds2017

Core i3-550

383FPS

Xeon E5-2650 v4

371FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

180FPS

194FPS

324FPS

440FPS

World of Tanks2010

Core i3-550

416FPS

Xeon E5-2650 v4

397FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-550

334FPS

Xeon E5-2650 v4

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-550

Xeon E5-2650 v4

23%

Xeon E5-2650 v4 ranks 21 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-550

Xeon E5-2650 v4

Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-550

Xeon E5-2650 v4

Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-550

4 MB

Xeon E5-2650 v4

30 MB

Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 26 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-550

3.2 GHz

Xeon E5-2650 v4

2.2 GHz

Core i3-550 has a 45% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-550

Xeon E5-2650 v4

2.9 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-550

73W

Xeon E5-2650 v4

105W

Core i3-550 draws 32W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-550

$129.94

Xeon E5-2650 v4

$45.73

Xeon E5-2650 v4 is $84.21 cheaper.

Core i3-550Xeon E5-2650 v4

LGA1156

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LGA2011-3

Clarkdale

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Broadwell-EP

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD

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No Integrated Graphics

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-550 or Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more

The Core i3-550. It's 950% faster than the Xeon E5-2650 v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 2/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-550 than Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more

950% 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 Xeon E5-2650 v4?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 2/100 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 Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-550 scores 2/100, Xeon E5-2650 v4 scores 21/100. 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 Xeon E5-2650 v4 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 Xeon E5-2650 v4?expand_more

The Core i3-550 is the stronger pick at 2/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.