Intel Core i3-550
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 3.2 - 3.2 GHz
Socket: LGA1156
TDP: 73W
Price: $129.95 from Amazon
Intel Core i3-550
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
3.2 - 3.2 GHz
Socket
LGA1156
TDP
73W
Best price from Amazon
$129.95
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-550 offers 2 cores and 4 threads. 4MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks run from 3.2GHz base to 3.2GHz boost.
It drops into the LGA1156 socket with a 73W TDP — about 36.5W per core. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. At $129.95 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 73 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1156 |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Westmere |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
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