Intel Core i3-550 vs Intel Core i3-7300
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i3-550 and the Intel Core i3-7300. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 73W | 51W |
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Westmere | Kaby Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
Winner: Intel Core i3-7300 — driven by Boost Clock (4 GHz), TDP (51W), Base Clock (4 GHz)
Intel Core i3-550
0
performance points
Intel Core i3-7300
5
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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