Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3566 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2550K
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $99.0 vs $177.2
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 121% better in FIFA 23 than Core i5-2550K - 241 vs 109 FPS
- Up to 19% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i5-2550K - $0.74 vs $0.91 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2550K - 16 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
241
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.74/FPS
100%
Price, $
$177.2
55%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |