Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7940X outperforms Core i3-550 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-7940X is 2651 days newer than Core i3-550.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-550
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 73 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Performs up to 10% better in F1 22 than Core i3-550 - 275 vs 251 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-550 - 28 vs 4 threads
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
FPS
275
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.45/FPS
100%
Price, $
$397.83
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-550 | vs | Intel Core i9-7940X |
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May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 14 |
4 | Threads | 28 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 165 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |