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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 4176 days newer than Core i3-550.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 143% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i3-550 - 170 vs 70 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-550 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-550
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
170
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.86/FPS
100%
Price, $
$146.83
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-550
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-550 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 30th, 2010 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 73 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PC Builds Using Core i5-12600KF or Core i3-550
The Callisto Protocol, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
52 FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
63 FPS
$23.81/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, 500 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
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$1,499.99
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116 FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i5-12600KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
77 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, 500 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
85 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
128 FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Core i5-12600KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
77 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$N/A
Out of Stock
72 FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-12600KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$N/A
Out of Stock
72 FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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