Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-9100F 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 i3-9100F is 2550 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3550S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550S
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Performs up to 12% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-3550S - 203 vs 181 FPS
- Up to 61% cheaper than Core i5-3550S - $57.99 vs $149.95
- Up to 65% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-3550S - $0.29 vs $0.83 per FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
203
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.29/FPS
100%
Price, $
$57.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3550S | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
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 | None |
No | Overclockable | No |