CPUDesktopReleased Jan 1, 2012

Intel Core i5-3550S

4C/4T · 3.7 GHz · 65 W

The Core i5-3550S is the lower-power "S" variant of the Core i5-3550, trading a small amount of clock speed for a reduced power envelope within Intel's 3rd Generation (Ivy Bridge) Core i5 family. This made it a popular choice for compact and small-form-factor desktop builds, home-theater PCs, and quiet systems where the standard-power 3550 would run hotter than desired. Like its sibling, it includes Intel HD Graphics 2500 for everyday display output and light gaming without a discrete GPU.

General

Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel Core i5-3550S
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 3rd Gen Intel Core
Codename: —
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Ivy Bridge
Release date: Jan 1, 2012
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Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 4 cores / 4 threads
Base clock: 3.00 GHz
Boost clock: 3.70 GHz
TDP (design W): 65 W
Unlocked: ✕ No
L2 cache: —
L3 cache: 6 MB
Technology (nm): 22 nm
22 nm

Platform

Socket: FCLGA1155
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: HD 2500
Clock: 1,150 MHz
Memory type: DDR3 1333/1600
2-channel
Memory size: Up to 32 GB
ECC memory: ✕ No
PCIe: 3.0 (16 lanes)

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: —
NPU: None

OS support

Windows: Windows 10
Linux: UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes: Ivy Bridge (2012) originally shipped with official Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 support; predates the Windows-10-only restriction Microsoft introduced with Kaby Lake.

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