The Core i7-880 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-3550. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-880
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3550
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 19% less energy – 77 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-880 vs Core i5-3550 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-880
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
184
99%
Min 1% FPS
100
98%
Price, $
$75.89
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.41/FPS
100%
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
102
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-880 vs Core i5-3550 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-880 vs Core i5-3550 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-880 vs Core i5-3550 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-880
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
99%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-880 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3550 |
---|---|---|
General | ||
May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Not Available | MSRP | $194.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Lynnfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
95 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |