Intel Core i5-3550S vs Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-3550S and the Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition. 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 | 65W | 130W |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1366 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.467 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.467 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Ivy Bridge | Westmere |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | None |
Winner: Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition — driven by Cores (6), L3 Cache (12 MB), Threads (12)
Intel Core i5-3550S
4
performance points
Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition
8
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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