Intel Core i5-3550
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.3 - 3.3 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 77W
Price: $219.99 from Amazon
Intel Core i5-3550
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.3 - 3.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
77W
Best price from Amazon
$219.99
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-3550 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks span 3.3GHz base to 3.3GHz boost. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 77W TDP — about 19.3W per core. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. At $219.99 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 77 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Ivy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
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