Intel Core i5-2550k vs Intel Core i3-6098P

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Intel Core i5-2550k or Intel Core i5-2550k – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-2550k features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2550k, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i3-6098P features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6098P, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2550k Name Intel Core i3-6098P
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
2 Generation 6
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2550k has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2550k is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-6098P has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6098P is 3.6 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2550k does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-6098P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6098P uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2015
-- Direct X 12.0
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 510
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 96
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Execution units 12
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2550k is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-6098P is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2012 Release date Q4/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Skylake S
32 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
235 $ Release price 117 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

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