Pentium 3550M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium 3550M

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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 Pentium 3550M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,213 Rank: 1657
Rank Name Score Visual
1653 Pentium B950 4,214
+0%
1654 Celeron 1000M 4,214
+0%
1655 Sempron 145 4,214
+0%
1656 Celeron N4100 4,213
+0%
1657 Pentium 3550M 4,213
1658 Core i5-4202Y 4,213
+0%
1659 A4-3420 4,212
+-0%
1660 Phenom II X3 720 4,211
+-0%
1661 A10-4600M 4,211
+-0%
1662 Core 2 Duo T5800 4,211
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium 3550M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,369 Rank: 1535
Rank Name Score Visual
1531 Intel Core i7-620LM 4,371
+0%
1532 Pentium G3250T 4,371
+0%
1533 Phenom II N660 4,370
+0%
1534 Celeron G1820 4,369
+0%
1535 Pentium 3550M 4,369
1536 PRO A6-9500 4,369
+0%
1537 Pentium G870 4,368
+-0%
1538 Core i7-3537U 4,368
+-0%
1539 A8-3510MX 4,367
+-0%
1540 Phenom II X3 700e 4,367
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium 3550M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,109 Rank: 1671
Rank Name Score Visual
1667 Core i3-380M 4,113
+0.1%
1668 Xeon 5150 4,113
+0.1%
1669 A6-5350M 4,113
+0.1%
1670 Core 2 Duo T8300 4,110
+0%
1671 Pentium 3550M 4,109
1672 Core 2 Duo E7200 4,108
+-0%
1673 Pentium P6200 4,107
+-0%
1674 Core 2 Duo P9400 4,107
+-0%
1675 Celeron G1610T 4,107
+-0%
1676 Core i3-2312M 4,106
-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 Pentium 3550M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,510 Rank: 1460
Rank Name Score Visual
1456 Pentium 3825U 4,511
+0%
1457 Pentium 2030M 4,511
+0%
1458 Pentium G2020T 4,511
+0%
1459 A4-7300 4,511
+0%
1460 Pentium 3550M 4,510
1461 A9-9430 4,510
+0%
1462 Core M-5Y31 4,510
+0%
1463 Athlon II X4 600e 4,510
+0%
1464 Celeron N3450 4,509
+-0%
1465 Pentium G630 4,509
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium 3550M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,461 Rank: 1593
Rank Name Score Visual
1589 A4-3420 4,463
+0%
1590 A6-5400K 4,462
+0%
1591 Pentium 4410Y 4,462
+0%
1592 Athlon II X2 240e 4,462
+0%
1593 Pentium 3550M 4,461
1594 Athlon II X2 215 4,461
+0%
1595 Pentium E5400 4,461
+0%
1596 A4-5000 4,461
+0%
1597 A4-4020 4,461
+0%
1598 E2-6110 4,461
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium 3550M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,487 Rank: 1492
Rank Name Score Visual
1488 PRO A6-9500 4,488
+0%
1489 Athlon II X3 445 4,487
+0%
1490 Pentium G620 4,487
+0%
1491 Celeron G550 4,487
+0%
1492 Pentium 3550M 4,487
1493 A10-4655M 4,487
+0%
1494 A8-3520M 4,487
+0%
1495 A8-5545M 4,487
+0%
1496 A8-3500M 4,487
+0%
1497 Core i5-450M 4,487
+0%

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Pentium 3550M Details

Launched in September 2013, the Intel Pentium 3550M is a mobile processor built on the Haswell architecture, representing a modest step in Intel's lineup of budget-friendly computing solutions. While it is now considered a legacy device—over a decade old—the chip still holds relevance for systems requiring basic performance with low power consumption. Designed for mobile use, the Pentium 3550M features a 2.3 GHz base clock and a turbo frequency of 2.6 GHz, enabling it to deliver reasonable responsiveness for everyday tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media playback. With a 22 nm manufacturing process and a die area of 118 mm², the processor integrates 1.4 billion transistors and operates within a 37 W TDP, making it efficient for use in thin and light laptops without significant thermal constraints.

The processor is equipped with two physical cores and two threads, lacking simultaneous multithreading, which limits its performance in multi-threaded workloads. It includes a 2 MB L3 cache and supports DDR3L memory up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a dual-channel memory controller providing up to 25.6 GB/s bandwidth. The integrated Intel HD Graphics GPU operates at a base frequency of 400 MHz and can burst to 1100 MHz, supporting up to three displays and offering basic graphics capabilities suitable for non-gaming use. Although the GPU lacks dedicated graphics memory, it shares system RAM up to 16 GB, which is sufficient for light multimedia tasks.

In terms of features, the Pentium 3550M supports a range of instruction sets including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, and x86-64, ensuring compatibility with most software of its era. It also includes virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, along with Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) and Trusted Execution Technology (TXT), which improve power efficiency and system security. Despite its age, the processor supports ECC memory and has a locked clock multiplier, which limits overclocking potential but ensures stability.

Benchmark results place the Pentium 3550M at an overall score of 4213, ranking it #1656 out of 2060 processors in the Passmark database. It achieves a single-core score of 4109 and a multicore score of 4369, indicating that its performance is generally comparable to mid-range processors from the early 2010s. In single-core performance, it trails behind modern high-end CPUs like the Core Ultra 9 285K (score: 8776) and Ryzen 9 9950X3D (score: 8598), but outperforms many older dual-core designs such as the Core 2 Duo T8300 (score: 4110). The multicore score, while respectable for its time, falls behind contemporary multi-core processors such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX (score: 12029), highlighting the limitations of its dual-core design in modern workloads.

As of March 2026, the Pentium 3550M is best suited for legacy systems, entry-level laptops, or secondary devices where power efficiency and cost are prioritized over raw performance. It is not competitive in modern computing environments, particularly for demanding applications like video editing, gaming, or virtualization. However, its low power draw and integrated graphics make it a viable option for basic computing needs in well-maintained systems. For users seeking better performance, upgrading to a modern processor with higher core counts and improved IPC would be advisable.
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Intel Pentium 3550M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium 3550M
Model Number: 3550M
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell
Socket: FCPGA946
Package: FC-PGA946
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 37 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 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: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16 or 2x8 or 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
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 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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