The Core i5-2550K is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7400. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-2550K
The Core i5-7400 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i5-7400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-2550K vs Core i5-7400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-2550K
Jan 30th, 2012
Average FPS
172
95%
Min 1% FPS
115
95%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$180.01
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
100%
Core i5-2550K vs Core i5-7400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Best Looking
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-2550K vs Core i5-7400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-2550K vs Core i5-7400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-2550K
Jan 30th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-2550K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $235.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
