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The Core i5-2550K is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700T. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

Advantages of the Core i5-2550K

The Core i7-8700T is better in every way

Advantages of the Core i7-8700T

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Consumes up to 63% less energy35 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
  • Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics

Core i5-2550K vs Core i7-8700T

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo

Core i5-2550K

Jan 30th, 2012


Average FPS

186

93%

Min 1% FPS

128

93%

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Core i5-2550K vs Core i7-8700T in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i5-2550K vs Core i7-8700T in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo

Core i5-2550K

Jan 30th, 2012


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

719

52%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

2212

46%

Intel Core i7-8700T Logo

Core i7-8700T

Apr 2nd, 2018


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1377

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

4852

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i5-2550K vs Core i7-8700T in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo

Core i5-2550K

Jan 30th, 2012


Cores

4-core

67%

L3 Cache

6 MB

50%


Base Frequency

3.4 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

3.8 GHz

95%

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

1600 MHz

60%

Intel Core i7-8700T Logo

Core i7-8700T

Apr 2nd, 2018


Cores

6-core

100%

L3 Cache

12 MB

100%


Base Frequency

2.4 GHz

71%

Turbo Frequency

4 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

100%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo

Core i5-2550K

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-8700T Logo

Core i7-8700T

General
Jan 30th, 2012Release Date
Apr 2nd, 2018
$235.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1151
Sandy BridgeCodenameCoffee Lake
95 WPower Consumption
35 W
Performance
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.4 GHz
Base Frequency2.4 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Frequency
4.0 GHz
6 MBL3 Cache
12 MB
Other Features
DDR3 @ 1600 MHzRAMDDR4 @ 2666 MHz
NoIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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