Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-8100 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3550 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-8100 is 1985 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3550.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Performs up to 9% better in Ready or Not than Core i5-3550 - 262 vs 241 FPS
- Up to 67% cheaper than Core i5-3550 - $110.0 vs $335.0
- Up to 70% better value when playing Ready or Not than Core i5-3550 - $0.42 vs $1.39 per FPS
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3550 - 65 vs 77 Watts
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Buy for $335 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 144 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
262
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.42/FPS
100%
Price, $
$110
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $110 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 145 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3550 | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |