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Intel Core i5-3550
Intel Core i7-2600K
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
SysReqs Overall Score
Generic CPU rating
Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
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Geekbench CPU (Single-Core)
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i5-3550 and Intel Core i7-2600KGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i5-3550 | Core i7-2600K |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge | Sandy Bridge |
| Release Date | Mar 2012 | Nov 2010 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.30 | 3.40 |
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 22 nm | 32 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1155 |
| TDP | 77 | 95 |