The Core i7-9700KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3550S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $205.05 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3550S
- Up to 91% cheaper – $19.95 vs $225.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-9700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-9700KF vs Core i5-3550S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-3550S
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
89%
Min 1% FPS
114
90%
Price, $
$19.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.11/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700KF 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 i7-9700KF vs Core i5-3550S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700KF vs Core i5-3550S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3550S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3550S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $374.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
