Processor comparison
Intel Core i3-7320 vs Intel Core i5-3550S
Intel
Intel Core i3-7320
Intel Socket 1151
4100 MHz
2 cores
Feb 2017
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i5-3550S
Intel Socket 1155
3000 MHz
4 cores
Apr 2012
DESKTOP
Summary
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-7320
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Higher theoretical gaming performance, based on raw specifications plus core architecture.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-3550S
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i3-7320
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i3-7320 | Intel Core i5-3550S |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| TXT | | |
| VT-d | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i3-7320 | Intel Core i5-3550S |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Kabylake | Intel_IvyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake | Ivy Bridge |
| Release Date | Feb 2017 | Apr 2012 |
Cores
| Intel Core i3-7320 | Intel Core i5-3550S |
|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 | Intel HD 2500 |
Cache
| Intel Core i3-7320 | Intel Core i5-3550S |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 4096 KB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i3-7320 | Intel Core i5-3550S |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Max Case Temp | 65°C | 69°C |
| Package | | FC-LGA12C |
| Die Size | unknown | 160mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 22 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i3-7320 | Intel Core i5-3550S |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 4100 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | none | 3700 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 51 W | 65 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i3-73204920 points
- Intel Core i5-3550S3811 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i3-732011808 points
- Intel Core i5-3550S12360 points
Points - higher is better