Core i5-3550 3.3GHz is a performance CPU based on the 22nm, Ivy Bridge architecture.
It offers 4 Physical Cores (4 Logical), initially clocked at 3.3GHz, which may go up to 3.7GHz and 6MB of L3 Cache.
Among its many features, Turbo Boost and Virtualization are activated and the processor has multiplier unlocked.
The processor integrates relatively weak Graphics called Intel HD Graphics 2500, with 6 Execution Units, initially clocked at 650MHz and that go up to 1150MHz, in Turbo Mode which share the L2 Cache and system RAM with the processor.
Both the processor and integrated graphics have a rated board TDP of 77W.
Its performance is very good and sufficient for extreme gaming.
| Release period |
|---|
| 01-Apr-2012 |
| Popular Game System Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | Min. | Rec. |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator | 11% | 11% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6% | 37% |
| Valorant | 62% | 34% |
| Assassins Creed: Valhalla | 5% | 37% |
| Horizon: Zero Dawn | 24% | 11% |
| Marvel's Avengers | 5% | 37% |
| Grounded | 42% | 37% |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 1% | 61% |
| Death Stranding | 3% | 20% |
| Far Cry 6 | 1% | 55% |
