Intel Core i5-3550 vs Intel Core i7-2960XM
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | Intel Socket G2 (988B) |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Transistors | 1,400 million | 1,160 million |
| Die size | 160 mm² | 216 mm² |
| Package | FC-LGA12C | rPGA |
| tCaseMax | 67°C | — |
Performance
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | up to 3.7 GHz | up to 3.7 GHz |
| Base clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 33.0x | 27.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |
| TDP | 77 W | 55 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | unknown | End-of-life |
| Release date | Apr 29th, 2012 | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge | Sandy Bridge |
| Generation | Core i5 | Core i7 |
| Part | SR0P0 | SR02F |
| Memory support | DDR3 Dual-channel | DDR3 Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | — |
Cores
| Total Cores | 4 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 4 | 8 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD 2500 | Intel HD 3000 |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 6MB (shared) | 8MB (shared) |
Notes
| Notes | Intel HD 2500 frequency: 650-1150MHz | This processor comes with an unlocked BCLK multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. It is branded under the Extreme Edition label. |
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Features & Technologies
| AES-NI | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| AVX | Yes | Yes |
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
| HTT | — | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| TXT | Yes | Yes |
| VT-d | Yes | Yes |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | Yes | Yes |
