Intel Core i5-2550K vs Intel Core i5-3330
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | Intel Socket 1155 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Transistors | 1,160 million | unknown |
| Die size | 216 mm² | 133 mm² |
| Package | FC-LGA10 | FC-LGA12C |
| tCaseMax | — | 67°C |
Performance
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | up to 3.8 GHz | up to 3.2 GHz |
| Base clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 34.0x | 30.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |
| TDP | 95 W | 77 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | unknown | unknown |
| Release date | Jan 30th, 2012 | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Ivy Bridge |
| Generation | Core i5 | Core i5 |
| Part | SR0QH | SR0RQ |
| Memory support | DDR3 Dual-channel | DDR3 Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Cores
| Total Cores | 4 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | — | Intel HD 2500 |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 6MB (shared) | 6MB (shared) |
Notes
| Notes | This processor comes with an unlocked BCLK multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. | Intel HD 2500 frequency: 650-1050MHz |
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Features & Technologies
| AES-NI | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| AVX | Yes | Yes |
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| VT-d | — | Yes |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | Yes | Yes |
