Core i7-5950HQ vs Ryzen 5 3550H
Core i7-5950HQ
Ryzen 5 3550H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-5950HQ is positioned at rank 274 and the Ryzen 5 3550H is on rank 683, so the Core i7-5950HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5950HQ
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3550H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-5950HQ | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-H (2015) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-5950HQ | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-5950HQ and Ryzen 5 3550H
Core i7-5950HQ
The Core i7-5950HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-H (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,667 points. Launch price was $623.
Ryzen 5 3550H
The Ryzen 5 3550H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,696 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-5950HQ and Ryzen 5 3550H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-5950HQ versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3550H — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-5950HQ (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-5950HQ uses the Broadwell-H (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3550H uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5950HQ scores 7,667 against the Ryzen 5 3550H's 7,696 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 3550H. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5950HQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3550H.
| Feature | Core i7-5950HQ | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+38% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Broadwell-H (2015) | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,667 | 7,696 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-5950HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3550H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-5950HQ | Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1364 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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