The Core i9-9900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3550S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $647.46 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3550S
- Up to 97% cheaper – $19.95 vs $667.41
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-9900 vs Core i5-3550S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$667.41
2%
Value, $/FPS
$3.51/FPS
3%
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 i9-9900 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 i9-9900 vs Core i5-3550S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900 vs Core i5-3550S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3550S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
74%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3550S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $423.00 | 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 | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
