Core i7-4550U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4550U

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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 i7-4550U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,739 Rank: 1072
Rank Name Score Visual
1068 Core i7-2920XM 4,747
+0.2%
1069 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,747
+0.2%
1070 Xeon W-2102 4,742
+0.1%
1071 Xeon E5-2670 4,742
+0.1%
1072 Core i7-4550U 4,739
1073 Core i5-7440HQ 4,737
+-0%
1074 Celeron G4900T 4,737
+-0%
1075 Core i5-2450P 4,737
+-0%
1076 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,735
-0.1%
1077 Core i7-2860QM 4,735
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4550U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,550 Rank: 1157
Rank Name Score Visual
1153 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,553
+0.1%
1154 Xeon W3530 4,552
+0%
1155 Core i5-2560M 4,551
+0%
1156 Core i5-4300M 4,550
+0%
1157 Core i7-4550U 4,550
1158 Xeon L5638 4,550
+0%
1159 Xeon W3520 4,549
+-0%
1160 Core i7-6498DU 4,548
+-0%
1161 Intel Core i7-740QM 4,548
+-0%
1162 Core i7-4610M 4,548
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4550U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,865 Rank: 1029
Rank Name Score Visual
1025 Core i5-5300U 4,875
+0.2%
1026 Core i5-3450 4,873
+0.2%
1027 Celeron G5900 4,868
+0.1%
1028 Core i7-4710HQ 4,865
+0%
1029 Core i7-4550U 4,865
1030 A10-7890K 4,864
+-0%
1031 Core i3-4330T 4,864
+-0%
1032 Celeron G3930T 4,863
+-0%
1033 Core i7-6500U 4,860
-0.1%
1034 Core i5-3330S 4,860
-0.1%

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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 i7-4550U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,532 Rank: 1292
Rank Name Score Visual
1288 Core i7-7Y75 4,532
+0%
1289 Core i5-7Y54 4,532
+0%
1290 Pentium G2120 4,532
+0%
1291 Celeron G1850 4,532
+0%
1292 Core i7-4550U 4,532
1293 Phenom II X4 925 4,532
+0%
1294 Pentium G4500T 4,531
+-0%
1295 Core i3-2120 4,531
+-0%
1296 Core i5-4258U 4,531
+-0%
1297 Core i5-4300U 4,531
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4550U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,494 Rank: 1370
Rank Name Score Visual
1366 Celeron G3930 4,494
+0%
1367 Atom C3508 4,494
+0%
1368 Pentium G3420 4,494
+0%
1369 Pentium G3250 4,494
+0%
1370 Core i7-4550U 4,494
1371 Core i5-3337U 4,494
+0%
1372 Phenom II X3 720 4,494
+0%
1373 Core i3-550 4,494
+0%
1374 Pentium 4405U 4,493
+-0%
1375 Athlon II X3 425 4,493
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4550U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,534 Rank: 1202
Rank Name Score Visual
1198 Core i3-3240T 4,535
+0%
1199 A10 PRO-7800B 4,535
+0%
1200 A10-6790K 4,534
+0%
1201 Phenom II X6 1035T 4,534
+0%
1202 Core i7-4550U 4,534
1203 Core i3-4000M 4,534
+0%
1204 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,533
+-0%
1205 Core m5-6Y57 4,533
+-0%
1206 Pentium G3470 4,533
+-0%
1207 A8-7650K 4,533
+-0%

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Core i7-4550U Details

Ranking #1072 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i7-4550U reflects a design from the early Haswell era, launched in June 2013. As of March 2026, this mobile processor is well over a decade old, placing it firmly in the legacy category. While it no longer competes with modern desktop or mobile CPUs, its performance and efficiency still hold relevance for basic computing tasks, especially in low-power systems. Built on Intel’s 22 nm process, the i7-4550U features a 2-core, 4-thread configuration thanks to Hyper-Threading, with a base frequency of 1.5 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.0 GHz. It is designed for mobile platforms, utilizing the FC-BGA1168 package and a 15 W TDP, making it suitable for thin and light laptops where thermal constraints are critical.

The processor’s cache hierarchy includes 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 3.815 MiB of L3 cache, which helps maintain performance under multi-threaded workloads. It supports up to 16 GB of DDR3L or LPDDR3 memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s across two channels. The integrated HD Graphics 5000 GPU, with a base frequency of 200 MHz and a burst frequency of 1100 MHz, supports up to three displays and provides decent graphics performance for office use, media playback, and light productivity tasks.

In terms of features, the i7-4550U includes a wide array of instruction set extensions such as AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and SSE variants, enabling efficient handling of modern applications. It also supports virtualization technologies like VT-x, VT-d, and Intel vPro, making it suitable for enterprise environments requiring hardware-level security and management. Despite its age, the processor maintains competitive single-core performance, scoring 4865 in single-core benchmarks—ranking #1028 overall—and slightly outperforming several newer low-power mobile chips like the Core i7-6500U and Core i5-7440HQ.

However, its multicore performance, with a score of 4550 (#1156 overall), lags significantly behind modern processors, especially when compared to top-tier CPUs such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K. This reflects the limitations of its dual-core architecture and the lack of scaling improvements in more recent generations. While it remains a viable option for lightweight workloads, users seeking modern productivity, content creation, or gaming capabilities should consider more recent platforms.

In summary, the Core i7-4550U represents a capable but aging mobile processor. Its low power consumption, integrated graphics, and virtualization support make it suitable for legacy systems, basic business computing, or embedded applications where performance demands are modest. As of 2026, it serves best as a reference point for understanding the evolution of mobile CPU design rather than as a primary computing solution.
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Intel Core i7-4550U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4550U
Model Number: i7-4550U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 15x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell-ULT
Socket: FCBGA1168
Package: FC-BGA1168
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 3.815 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 4x1, 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 5000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 118 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX 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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