Intel Core i3-3225 vs Intel Core i5-2550K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-3225 and Intel Core i5-2550K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-3225
- CPU is newer: launch date 8 month(s) later
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm
- Around 73% lower typical power consumption: 55 Watt vs 95 Watt
- Around 12% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.054 vs 0.941
- Around 12% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 2.765 vs 2.465
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | September 2012 vs January 2012 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 32 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 55 Watt vs 95 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.054 vs 0.941 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.765 vs 2.465 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-2550K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- Around 15% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
- Around 11% higher maximum core temperature: 72.6°C vs 65.3°C
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1755 vs 1700
- Around 85% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4134 vs 2239
- Around 36% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 840 vs 618
- 2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2806 vs 1394
- Around 8% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 2.383 vs 2.199
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 43.659 vs 19.299
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz vs 3.3 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.6°C vs 65.3°C |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) vs 3072 KB (shared) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1755 vs 1700 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4134 vs 2239 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 840 vs 618 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2806 vs 1394 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.383 vs 2.199 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 43.659 vs 19.299 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i3-3225
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-2550K
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| Name | Intel Core i3-3225 | Intel Core i5-2550K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1700 | 1755 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2239 | 4134 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 618 | 840 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1394 | 2806 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.199 | 2.383 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 19.299 | 43.659 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.27 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.054 | 0.941 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.765 | 2.465 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2337 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2337 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i3-3225 | Intel Core i5-2550K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Sandy Bridge |
| Launch date | September 2012 | January 2012 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $264 | $189 |
| Place in performance rating | 2443 | 2460 |
| Price now | $99.99 | $128.99 |
| Processor Number | i3-3225 | i5-2550K |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 12.77 | 15.22 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.30 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 118 mm | 216 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 65.3°C | 72.6°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.3 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 1160 million | |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 21 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x152 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1155 | LGA1155 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 55 Watt | 95 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | 2011C | |
Peripherals |
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| PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe configurations | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 | |
| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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