In GRID, the Core i5-3550 is same performance as the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $939 cheaper!
Core i5-3550
- Up to 79% cheaper – $249.99 vs $1188.88
- Up to 79% cheaper
- Up to 79% better value in GRID – $0.51 vs $2.46/FPS
- Up to 79% better value in GRID
- Consumes up to 69% less energy – 77 vs 250 Watts
- Consumes up to 69% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
- Is 6 years and 5 months newer – Oct 02, 2018 vs Apr 29, 2012
- Is 6 years and 5 months newer
GRID FPS Calculator
Core i5-3550 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX: Comparison of performance and price
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
483 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
291 FPS
100%
Price, $
$249.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.51/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
483 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
291 FPS
100%
Price, $
$1188.88
21%
Value, $/FPS
$2.46/FPS
21%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-3550 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-3550 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
6 MB
9%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
88%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-3550 Apr 29th, 2012 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX Oct 2nd, 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 2nd, 2018 |
$194.00 | MSRP | $1,299.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1155 | Socket | SP3r2 |
77W | Power Consumption | 250W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1600 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 2933 MHz (DDR4) |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
