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Intel

Intel Core i5-3550S

Processor

CPU cores: 4
CPU threads: 4
Maximum boost clock: 3.7 GHz
Thermal design power: 65 W

Graphics & compute benchmarks

Archived cohort medians

GFXBench, GLBenchmark and CompuBench results retain the tested system, API, operating system and resolution. Offscreen tests fix the render resolution; onscreen results also reflect the display workload. These historical submissions do not establish performance in current games.

Bitcoin MiningWindows / OpenCL / compute · mHash/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3550S

5.09^* mHash/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3550S CPU with Corporation Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core processor Graphics Controller

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3550S CPU

Median results, not the best run. Sample counts and individual test dates are unreported. Different systems using the same GPU remain separate configurations.

Benchmark results

PassMark · version unreported · cpuMark4,537^*Platform unreported Compare results
PassMark · version unreported · threadMark1,982^*Platform unreported Compare results
PassMark CPU Mark · version unreported · CPU Mark4,494^* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
Reported score · version unreported · mark6,906^*Platform unreported Compare results

Processing & platform

CPU cores: 4
Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 2500^*
CPU threads: 4
Base clock: 3 GHz
Turbo Boost 2.0 frequency: 3.7 GHz^*
Integrated GPU base frequency: 650 MHz^*
Integrated GPU maximum dynamic frequency: 1,150 MHz^*
Maximum supported memory bandwidth: 25.60 GB/s^*
Maximum boost clock: 3.7 GHz
Architecture: Ivy Bridge^*
Socket / package: FCLGA1155
Process node: 22 nm

Cache hierarchy

Smart Cache / shared
Level
Smart Cache
Scope
shared
Size
6 MB
Reported cache^*
Size
6 MB^*
Level
Reported cache (level unstated)^*
Scope
Intel® Smart Cache^*

Memory & storage

Memory channels: 2
Video memory type: DDR3 1333/1600^*

Supported memory

DDR3 1333/1600^*

CPU memory support

DDR3-1333
Variant / details
Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
Technology
DDR3
Transfer rate
1,333 MT/s
DDR3-1600
Variant / details
Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
Technology
DDR3
Transfer rate
1,600 MT/s

Power specifications

Thermal design power: 65 W

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 35 fields

Product Collection: Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors^*
Processor Base Frequency: 3^* GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 3.7^* GHz
Cache: 6 MB SmartCache^*
Bus Speed: 5 GT/s DMI^*
TDP: 65^* W
Embedded Options Available: Yes^*
Conflict Free: Yes^*
Max Memory Size: 32^* GB
Memory Types: DDR3 1333/1600^*
Max nb of Memory Channels: 2^*
Vertical Segment: Desktop^*
Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6^* GB/s
ECC Memory Supported: No^*
Graphics Base Frequency: 650^* MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.15^* GHz
Processor Number: i5-3550S^*
PCI Express Revision: 3^*
PCI Express Configurations: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4^*
T: 69.1°C^*
Intel Hyper Threading Technology: No^*
Intel Virtualization Technology VTx: Yes^*
Intel 64: Yes^*
Status: Launched^*
Instruction Set: 64-bit^*
Instruction Set Extensions: SSE4.1/4.2, AVX^*
Idle States: Yes^*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes^*
Secure Key: Yes^*
Execute Disable Bit: Yes^*
Launch Date: Q2'12^*
Lithography: 22^* nm
Recommended Customer Price: $197.00^*
nb of Cores: 4^*
nb of Threads: 4^*

Specifications 2 · 61 fields

AESTech

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

AntiTheftTechnology

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

BornOnDate

Q2'12^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

Bus

5 GT/s^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

Cache

6 MB Intel® Smart Cache^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

CertifiedUseConditions

PC/Client/Tablet^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ClockSpeed

3.00 GHz^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ClockSpeedMax

3.70 GHz^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

CodeNameText

Products formerly Ivy Bridge^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

CoreCount

4^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

CpuId

65518^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

CpuName

Intel® Core™ i5-3550S Processor^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

CVTHD

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ECCMemory

No^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

EM64

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

Embedded

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ESUDate

Tuesday. December 31. 2019^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ExecuteDisable

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ExtendedPageTables

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

FDI

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

GraphicsDeviceId

0x152^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

GraphicsFreq

650 MHz^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

GraphicsMaxFreq

1.15 GHz^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

HaltState

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

HyperThreading

No^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

IdentityProtectionTechVersion

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

InstructionSet

64-bit^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

InstructionSetExtensions

Intel® SSE4.1. Intel® SSE4.2. Intel® AVX^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

InTru3D

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

Lithography

22 nm^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

MarketSegment

Desktop^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

MaxCPUs

1^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

MaxMem

32 GB^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

MaxMemoryBandwidth

25.6 GB/s^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

MaxTDP

65 W^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

MemoryTypes

DDR3 1333/1600^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

NumDisplaysSupported

3^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

NumMemoryChannels

2^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

PackageSize

37.5mm x 37.5mm^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

PCIExpressConfigs

up to 1x16. 2x8. 1x8 & 2x4^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

PCIExpressRevision

3.0^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ProcessorGraphicsModelId

Intel® HD Graphics 2500^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ProcessorNumber

i5-3550S^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ProductGroup

Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

QuickSyncVideo

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

SecureKeyTechVersion

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ServicingStatus

End of Servicing Lifetime^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

SocketsSupported

FCLGA1155^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

SpeedstepTechnology

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

StatusCodeText

Discontinued^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

TBTVersion

2.0^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

TCase

69.1°C^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ThermalMonitoring2Indicator

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ThermalSolutionSpecification

2011C^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

ThreadCount

4^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

TransactionalSynchronizationExtensionVersion

No^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

TurboBoostTech2MaxFreq

3.70 GHz^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

TXT

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

VProTechnologyOptions

Intel vPro® Platform^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

VTD

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

VTX

Yes^*

Scope and conditions

native_context

member: intel-cpus.csv^*
row: 797^*

Specifications 3 · 7 fields

Processor: Intel Core i5-3550S Processor^*
Status: Launched^*
Release Date: Q2'12^*
Cores: 4^*
Max Turbo Speed: 3.7^* GHz
Base Speed: 3^* GHz
Cache Size: 6^* MB

Specifications 4 · 12 fields

name: Intel Core i5-3550S @ 3.00GHz^*
cores: 4^*
logicals: 1^*
samples: 66^*
price: 319.95^*
tdp: 65^*
date: 2012-06-01^*
socket: LGA1155^*
category: Desktop^*
speed: 3,000^*
turbo: 3,700^*
cpuCount: 1^*

Specifications 5 · 2 fields

brand: Intel^*
name: Intel Core i5-3550S @ 3.00GHz^*

Specifications 6 · 20 fields

turbo frequency: 3,700^*
cache size: 6,144^*
tdp: 65^*
socket: FCLGA1155^*
memory type: DDR3 1333/1600^*
cores: 4^*
manufacturer Processor benchmark result: intel^*
vertical segment: Desktop^*
max memory size: 33,554,432^*
status: Launched^*
max temp: 69.1^*
package size: 37.5mm x 37.5mm^*
threads: 4^*
name: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
rating Processor benchmark result: 4,494^*
processor number: i5-3550S^*
launch date: 2012-05-01^*
lithography: 22^*
bus speed: 5^*
base frequency: 3,000^*

Specifications 7 · 11 fields

ClockSpeed: 3^* GHz
Cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache^*
Bus: 5 GT/s^*
MaxTDP: 65^* W
BornOnDate: Q2'12^*
Model: Intel® Core™ i5-3550S Processor^*
MarketSegment: Desktop^*
Lithography: 22^* nm
CoreCount: 4^*
ThreadCount: 4^*
ClockSpeedMax: 3.7^* GHz

Specifications 8 · 58 fields

Intel® TSX-NI

No^*

Intel® AES New Instructions

Yes^*

Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡

Yes^*

Execute Disable Bit ‡

Yes^*

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡

Yes^*

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡

Yes^*

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡

Yes^*

Intel vPro® Eligibility ‡

Intel vPro® Platform^*

Anti-Theft Technology

Yes^*

Secure Key

Yes^*

Total Cores

4^*

Total Threads

4^*

Processor Base Frequency

3.0^* GHz

Cache

6.0^* MB

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

Cache description: Intel® Smart Cache^*
Original declaration: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache^*

Bus Speed

5^* GT/s

TDP

65^* W

Max Turbo Frequency

3.7^* GHz

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency‡

3.7^* GHz

Marketing Status

Discontinued^*

Launch Date

Q2'12^*

Servicing Status

End of Servicing Lifetime^*

Embedded Options Available

Yes^*

End of Servicing Updates Date

Tuesday | December 31 | 2019^*

Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)

32^* GB

Memory Types

DDR3 1333/1600^*

Max # of Memory Channels

2^*

Max Memory Bandwidth

25.6^* GB/s

ECC Memory Supported ‡

No^*

Graphics Base Frequency

650^* MHz

Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)

Yes^*

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology

Yes^*

# of Displays Supported ‡

3^*

Product Collection

Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors^*

Intel® Quick Sync Video

Yes^*

Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology

Yes^*

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency

1.15^* GHz

Processor Graphics ‡

Intel® HD Graphics 2500^*

Device ID

0x152^*

Vertical Segment

Desktop^*

PCI Express Revision

3.0^*

PCI Express Configurations ‡

up to 1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8 & 2x4^*

Sockets Supported

FCLGA1155^*

Max CPU Configuration

1^*

Processor Number

i5-3550S^*

TCASE

69.1^* °C

Package Size

37.5mm x 37.5mm^*

Thermal Solution Specification

2011C^*

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡

2.0^*

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡

No^*

Lithography

22^* nm

Intel® 64 ‡

Yes^*

Instruction Set

64-bit^*

Idle States

Yes^*

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology

Yes^*

Thermal Monitoring Technologies

Yes^*

Instruction Set Extensions

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX^*

Use Conditions

PC/Client/Tablet^*

Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡

Yes^*

Specifications 9 · 11 fields

name: Intel Core i5-3550S @ 3.00GHz^*
socket: LGA1155^*
category: Desktop^*
price: $341.01*^*
mark: 6,906^*
value: 20.25^*
single thread: 1,978^*
single thread value: 5.8^*
tdp: 65^*
powerperf: 106^*
testdate: Jun 2012^*

Specifications 10 · 7 fields

microarchitecture

Ivy Bridge^*

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.^*

boost clock

3.7^* GHz

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.^*

Reported core clock

3^* GHz

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Source calls this core clock; it is not relabelled as base, sustained or gaming clock.^*

core count

4^*

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.^*

graphics

Intel HD Graphics 2500^*

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.^*

name

Intel Core i5-3550S^*

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.^*

tdp

65^* W

Scope and conditions

source_native_row_context

category: cpu^*
original_product_name: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
catalogue_reference: Intel Core i5-3550S^*
identity_scope: source-exact-processor-name^*
dataset_date: 2025-07-23^*

scope

Historical publisher declaration. Missing or conflicting observations remain unverified; no benchmark or tested performance inferred.^*

Specifications 11 · 12 fields

cpuName

Intel Core i5-3550S @ 3.00GHz^*

Scope and conditions

benchmark_context

suite: PassMark^*
test_configuration_verified: No^*
comparable: No^*

testDate

2,012^*

Scope and conditions

benchmark_context

suite: PassMark^*
test_configuration_verified: No^*
comparable: No^*

socket

LGA1155^*

Scope and conditions

benchmark_context

suite: PassMark^*
test_configuration_verified: No^*
comparable: No^*