The Core i5-8600 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3550S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $64.05 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3550S
- Up to 76% cheaper – $19.95 vs $84.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-3550S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-3550S
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
91%
Min 1% FPS
114
92%
Price, $
$19.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.11/FPS
100%
Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-3550S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-3550S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600 vs Core i5-3550S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3550S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3550S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $213.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
