Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-9100 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3550S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-9100 is 2316 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3550S.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100
- Performs up to 8% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i5-3550S - 347 vs 322 FPS
- Up to 3% cheaper than Core i5-3550S - $145.0 vs $149.95
- Up to 11% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i5-3550S - $0.42 vs $0.47 per FPS
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Buy for $149.95 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 155 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
FPS
347
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.42/FPS
100%
Price, $
$145
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $145 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 156 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3550S | vs | Intel Core i3-9100 |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
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 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |