Intel Core i5-2550k | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-2550k and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 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 9 5900 which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2021. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (14) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3900 |
Intel Core i5-3570K | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
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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 9 5900 clocks with 3.00 GHz (4.70 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-2550k | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
4 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.10 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 9 5900 supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-2550k | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-2550k has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 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 9 5900 |
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 9 5900 is at 70.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-2550k | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
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, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2012 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
235 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2550k | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
Unknown | Unknown |