Intel Core i5-3550 vs Intel Core i7-6900K
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-3550 and the Intel Core i7-6900K. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 77W | 140W |
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA2011-3 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Ivy Bridge | Broadwell |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | None |
Intel Core i5-3550
2
specs won
Intel Core i7-6900K
4
specs won
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