Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3550 outperforms Core i3-3225 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3550 is 127 days older than Core i3-3225.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3225
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 55 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550
- Performs up to 3% better in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i3-3225 - 94 vs 91 FPS
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
94
100%
Value, $/FPS
$3.56/FPS
100%
Price, $
$335
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3225 | vs | Intel Core i5-3550 |
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Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 77 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |