Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3550 outperforms Core i3-2310M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3550 is 453 days newer than Core i3-2310M.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2310M
- Consumes up to 55% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 35 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550
- Performs up to 6% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i3-2310M - 93 vs 88 FPS
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
93
100%
Value, $/FPS
$3.6/FPS
100%
Price, $
$335
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 8594 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2310M | vs | Intel Core i5-3550 |
---|---|---|
Feb 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 77 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |