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Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-3550

Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-3550: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75950 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-3550

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53550

Buy for $335 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75950 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75950 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i5-3550

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53550

Buy for $335 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75950 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-7350K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3550 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7350K is 1710 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3550.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K

  • Performs up to 8% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i5-3550 - 350 vs 324 FPS
  • Up to 85% cheaper than Core i5-3550 - $49.99 vs $335.0
  • Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 60 vs 77 Watts
This is a free version of Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

350

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$49.99

100%

FPS Winner

Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75950 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

324

92.57142857142857%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$335

14%

Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53550

Buy for $335 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75950 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1452

100%

Multi-Core

2873

100%

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

639

44.00826446280991%

Multi-Core

1896

65.99373477201532%

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo

Intel Core i3-7350K

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Intel Core i5-3550 Logo

Intel Core i5-3550

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateApr 29th, 2012
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Kaby LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads4
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
60 W
TDP77 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
42.0x
Multiplier33.0x
Intel HD 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2500
Yes
OverclockableNo

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