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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-3550S vs Core Ultra 7 265KF

The Core i5-3550S is much slower than the Core Ultra 7 265KF on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $104.99 cheaper!

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$269.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 254% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 12 years and 8 months newer
Available for $269.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-3550S

380FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

756FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-3550S

540FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

804FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-3550S

129FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

423FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-3550S

187FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

225FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Fortnite2017

327FPS

320FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i5-3550S

881FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

1091FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-3550S

522FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

576FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-3550S

Core Ultra 7 265KF

72%

Core Ultra 7 265KF ranks 64 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-3550S

Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 16 more cores.

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Core i5-3550S

Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-3550S

6 MB

Core Ultra 7 265KF

30 MB

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-3550S

3 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF

3.9 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF has a 30% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-3550S

3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF

5.5 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF boosts 49% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-3550S

65W

Core Ultra 7 265KF

125W

Core i5-3550S draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-3550S

$165.00

Core Ultra 7 265KF

$269.99

Core i5-3550S is $104.99 cheaper.

Core i5-3550SCore Ultra 7 265KF

LGA1155

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LGA1851

Ivy Bridge

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 2500

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-3550S or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF. It's 800% faster than the Core i5-3550S on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265KF than Core i5-3550S?expand_more

800% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-3550S or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-3550S and Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-3550S scores 8/100, Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 72/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-3550S or Core Ultra 7 265KF bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-3550S or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.