The Core i5-10600 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3550. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-10600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3550
The Core i5-10600 is better in every way
Core i5-10600 vs Core i5-3550 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10600
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
90%
Min 1% FPS
114
90%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-10600 vs Core i5-3550 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10600 vs Core i5-3550 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600 vs Core i5-3550 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10600
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
77%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $194.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
