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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-3570K 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 i5-3570K and the more expensive Core i5-3550 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3570K
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i5-3550 - $119.49 vs $335.0
- Up to 64% better value when playing Control than Core i5-3550 - $0.6 vs $1.68 per FPS
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
200
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.6/FPS
100%
Price, $
$119.49
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K
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Intel BX80637I53550 Core i5-3550 3.3GHz Quad-Core Desktop Processor
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-3570K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Core i5-3550
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3570K | vs | Intel Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 77 W | TDP | 77 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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