Core i5-3550

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-3550

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-3550 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,807 Rank: 1020
Rank Name Score Visual
1016 Core i3-6157U 4,813
+0.1%
1017 Pentium G3440 4,813
+0.1%
1018 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,811
+0.1%
1019 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,809
+0%
1020 Core i5-3550 4,807
1021 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,800
-0.1%
1022 Core i7-6600U 4,799
-0.2%
1023 Celeron G3950 4,799
-0.2%
1024 Core i7-4712HQ 4,799
-0.2%
1025 Core i7-7500U 4,798
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-3550 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,679 Rank: 992
Rank Name Score Visual
988 Core i7-980X 4,683
+0.1%
989 Core i5-3470 4,681
+0%
990 Xeon E7-4830 4,680
+0%
991 Xeon E3-1270 v3 4,680
+0%
992 Core i5-3550 4,679
993 Xeon E3-1245 4,679
+0%
994 FX-8300 4,677
+-0%
995 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 4,676
-0.1%
996 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,676
-0.1%
997 Pentium Gold G5600 4,673
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-3550 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,893 Rank: 1014
Rank Name Score Visual
1010 FX-4170 4,895
+0%
1011 Core i5-2560M 4,894
+0%
1012 Core m3-8100Y 4,894
+0%
1013 Xeon Gold 5117 4,893
+0%
1014 Core i5-3550 4,893
1015 Xeon Gold 6138 4,892
+-0%
1016 Xeon D-1528 4,892
+-0%
1017 Core i7-4712HQ 4,889
-0.1%
1018 A6-7470K 4,883
-0.2%
1019 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,882
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-3550 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,637 Rank: 868
Rank Name Score Visual
864 Core i5-4460 4,638
+0%
865 Core i5-6500 4,637
+0%
866 Core i5-7440HQ 4,637
+0%
867 Core i5-6600T 4,637
+0%
868 Core i5-3550 4,637
869 Core i7-4700MQ 4,637
+0%
870 Xeon E3-1280 4,637
+0%
871 Core i3-9100T 4,636
+-0%
872 Core i7-4702HQ 4,636
+-0%
873 Core i5-3570S 4,636
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-3550 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,596 Rank: 910
Rank Name Score Visual
906 Phenom II X6 1065T 4,598
+0%
907 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,597
+0%
908 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 4,597
+0%
909 Xeon W3565 4,597
+0%
910 Core i5-3550 4,596
911 Core i5-4570S 4,596
+0%
912 Xeon D-1527 4,595
+-0%
913 Core i5-6440EQ 4,594
+-0%
914 Core i5-6400 4,594
+-0%
915 Core i3-8300T 4,594
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-3550 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,621 Rank: 909
Rank Name Score Visual
905 Xeon X5670 4,624
+0.1%
906 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4,623
+0%
907 Xeon X5650 4,623
+0%
908 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U 4,621
+0%
909 Core i5-3550 4,621
910 Core i5-2450P 4,621
+0%
911 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,620
+-0%
912 Ryzen 7 2700U 4,620
+-0%
913 Core i7-3632QM 4,620
+-0%
914 Core i5-3570S 4,620
+-0%

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Core i5-3550 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-3550 remains a notable example of mid-range desktop performance from the early Haswell era, though its age is evident in today's computing landscape. Launched in 2012, this processor is now over 13 years old, placing it firmly in legacy territory, yet it still holds relevance for budget builds or systems where integrated graphics and modest performance are sufficient. Built on a 22 nm process, the Core i5-3550 features a quad-core design with four threads, a base clock of 3.3 GHz, and a turbo boost up to 3.7 GHz. It operates on the FCLGA1155 socket and supports up to 32 GB of DDR3 1333/1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. With a TDP of 77 W, it strikes a balance between performance and power efficiency for its time.

The processor's integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU provides basic visual capabilities, featuring a base frequency of 650 MHz and a burst frequency of 1150 MHz. It supports up to three displays and can utilize up to 1.7 GB of system memory for graphics operations, making it suitable for light multimedia tasks and office use. While not designed for gaming or demanding applications, the integrated graphics allow for entry-level visual work without requiring a discrete GPU.

Performance-wise, the Core i5-3550 delivers a Passmark Overall Score of 4807, ranking it #1020 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4893 (#1013) and a Multicore Score of 4679 (#992). These results place it behind several modern CPUs, including current-generation Intel and AMD processors, but it remains competitive with other older generation chips like the Core i5-3470 and FX-8300. The multicore score indicates that while it can handle multi-threaded workloads adequately, its single-core performance is relatively stronger, a trait common among its generation.

The processor supports a wide array of technologies, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's virtualization extensions (VT-x, VT-d), making it suitable for light virtualization, encryption, and productivity workloads. It also includes features like Hyper-Threading, EIST, and Intel vPro, which enhance its versatility in business environments. Despite lacking ECC memory support, it remains a reliable option for non-critical computing.

In summary, the Core i5-3550 is best suited for legacy systems, light office use, or as a budget upgrade in older hardware. While it no longer competes with modern processors in performance, its enduring design and broad feature set ensure it remains functional in specific use cases where cutting-edge power is not required.
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Intel Core i5-3550

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-3550
Model Number: i5-3550
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1155
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 77 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2500
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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