Intel Core i5-3550S
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3 - 3.7 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 65W
Price: $169.95 from Amazon
Intel Core i5-3550S
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3 - 3.7 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$169.95
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-3550S packs 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core. Clocks span 3GHz base to 3.7GHz boost. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $169.95, which lands it among mid-range options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Ivy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
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