Intel Core i5-2550k | Intel Core i7-3770 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-2550k and the Intel Core i7-3770 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 Intel Core i7-3770 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2012. |
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Intel Core i5 (336) | Family | Intel Core i7 (300) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000 (31) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Ivy Bridge S |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-3570K | Successor | Intel Core i7-4770 |
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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 Intel Core i7-3770 clocks with 3.40 GHz (3.90 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-2550k | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3770 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.90 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 7 |
Technology | 22 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 16 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.0 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-2550k, while the Intel Core i7-3770 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-2550k | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3770 |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-2550k has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-3770 is 77 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 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 77 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2550k has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-3770 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-2550k | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3770 |
32 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
LGA 1155 | Socket | LGA 1155 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2012 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
235 $ | Release price | 240 $ |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
Geekbench 6 MT: 2,010 / 235 $ |
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Intel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 MT: 2,418 / 240 $ |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.15 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2550k | Intel Core i7-3770 |
Unknown | HP Elite 8300 mit Intel Core i7-3770 Intel Core i7-3770 Boxed |