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Core i5-3570K vs Phenom X4 9550

Core i5-3570K vs Phenom X4 9550: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-3570K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K

Buy for $122.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 28 minutes ago

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AMD Phenom X4 9550

2.2 GHz | 4-core

AMD Phenom X4 9550 Logo
AMD Phenom X4 9550 2.2GHz 4x512KB Socket AM2+ Quad-Core CPU - CPU ONLY

Buy for $189.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 28 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-3570K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K

Buy for $122.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 28 minutes ago

vs

AMD Phenom X4 9550

2.2 GHz | 4-core

AMD Phenom X4 9550 Logo
AMD Phenom X4 9550 2.2GHz 4x512KB Socket AM2+ Quad-Core CPU - CPU ONLY

Buy for $189.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 28 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-3570K outperforms the more expensive Phenom X4 9550 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-3570K is 1494 days newer than the more expensive Phenom X4 9550.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K

  • Performs up to 11% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Phenom X4 9550 - 112 vs 101 FPS
  • Up to 36% cheaper than Phenom X4 9550 - $122.49 vs $189.95
  • Up to 42% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Phenom X4 9550 - $1.09 vs $1.88 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 19% less energy than AMD Phenom X4 9550 - 77 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Grand Theft Auto V.
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

112

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.09/FPS

100%

Price, $

$122.49

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K

Buy for $122.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 28 minutes ago

AMD Phenom X4 9550 Logo
Phenom X4 9550

Desktop • Mar 27th, 2008


FPS

101

90%

Value, $/FPS

$1.88/FPS

57%

Price, $

$189.95

64%

AMD Phenom X4 9550 2.2GHz 4x512KB Socket AM2+ Quad-Core CPU - CPU ONLY

Buy for $189.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 28 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

AMD Phenom X4 9550 Logo
Phenom X4 9550

Desktop • Mar 27th, 2008

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo
Core i5-3570K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

686

100%

Multi-Core

2071

100%

AMD Phenom X4 9550 Logo
Phenom X4 9550

Desktop • Mar 27th, 2008


Single-Core

234

34%

Multi-Core

712

34%

Intel Core i5-3570K Logo

Intel Core i5-3570K

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AMD Phenom X4 9550 Logo

AMD Phenom X4 9550

Apr 29th, 2012
Release DateMar 27th, 2008
Core i5CollectionPhenom X4
Ivy BridgeCodenameAgena
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM2+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads4
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.2 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
77 W
TDP95 W
22 nm
Process Size65 nm
34.0x
Multiplier11.0x
Intel HD 4000Integrated GraphicsOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Yes
OverclockableNo

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