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Intel Core i5-2550k vs AMD Ryzen 3 1200
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CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-2550k and the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-2550k 4 core processor released in Q1/2012 with the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2017. |
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| Intel Core i5 (336) | Family | AMD Ryzen 3 (33) |
| Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
| 2 | Generation | 1 |
| Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
| Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| Intel Core i5-3570K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-2550k is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 clocks with 3.10 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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| Intel Core i5-2550k | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
| 3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
| 3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.10 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-2550k, while the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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| Intel Core i5-2550k | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
| 32 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| -- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
| 6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
| 2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
| 16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
| 8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-2550k has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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| Intel Core i5-2550k | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| 95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2550k has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 3 1200 is at 10.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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| Intel Core i5-2550k | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| 32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
| LGA 1155 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q1/2012 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
| 235 $ | Release price | 120 $ |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
Price-performance ratio
Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.
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Intel Core i5-2550k
Geekbench 6 MT: 2,010 / 235 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Geekbench 6 MT: 3,064 / 120 $ |
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| Intel Core i5-2550k | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
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