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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms Core i3-550 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is 3015 days newer than Core i3-550.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-550
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - 73 vs 180 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
- Performs up to 11% better in Battlefield IV than Core i3-550 - 408 vs 369 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-550 - 32 vs 4 threads
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Desktop • Aug 31st, 2018
FPS
408
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.63/FPS
100%
Price, $
$1075
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Processor (YD295XA8AFWOF)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-550
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Desktop • Aug 31st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-550 | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
|---|---|---|
| May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Aug 31st, 2018 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Colfax |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 32 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 180 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 12 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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