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Core i5-2550K vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Core i5-2550K vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-2550K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
BX80623I52550K Intel Core i5 Quad-core i5-2550K 3.4GHz Desktop Processor BX80623I52550K

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

3.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $260 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

Core i5-2550K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
BX80623I52550K Intel Core i5 Quad-core i5-2550K 3.4GHz Desktop Processor BX80623I52550K

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

3.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $260 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 5700X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2550K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 5700X3D is 4361 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2550K.

Advantages of Core i5-2550K

  • Up to 73% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5700X3D - $70.00 vs $260.00
  • Up to 69% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Ryzen 7 5700X3D - $0.58 vs $1.86 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D - 95 vs 105 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5700X3D

  • Performs up to 17% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i5-2550K - 140 vs 120 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2550K - 16 vs 4 threads
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Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012


FPS

120

86%

Value, $/FPS

$0.58/FPS

100%

Price, $

$70

100%

Value Winner

BX80623I52550K Intel Core i5 Quad-core i5-2550K 3.4GHz Desktop Processor BX80623I52550K

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

140

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.86/FPS

31%

Price, $

$260

26%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $260 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012


Single-Core

680

35%

Multi-Core

2040

20%

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

1927

100%

Multi-Core

10267

100%

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo

Core i5-2550K

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Jan 30th, 2012
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i5Ryzen 7
Sandy BridgeNot Available
Intel Socket 1155AMD Socket AM4
Desktop
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3.4 GHz
3.0 GHz
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4.1 GHz
95 W
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32 nm
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PCs Using Core i5-2550K or Ryzen 7 5700X3D

With selected game settings

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