Intel Core2 Duo T5550

Intel Core2 Duo T5550
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 was once a staple in many notebooks. This processor, based on the Merom (Core) architecture, brought significant innovations to the mobile computing world. Manufactured using the 65-nanometer process, it was characterized by a good balance of performance and energy efficiency.

We remember how its dual-core configuration improved multitasking in everyday life. With 2 MB of Level 2 cache, the Intel Core2 Duo T5550 offered a solid foundation for everyday tasks. Especially for the conditions at the time, the ability to run multiple applications smoothly at the same time was a major plus.

Its reliability and the energy efficiency important for mobile devices made it a popular choice. You could rely on this processor, whether for office work or media playback. It embodied an era in which mobile dual-core systems became increasingly important.
  • Dual-Core Architecture
  • Good Energy Efficiency
  • 2 MB Level 2 Cache
  • Reliable for Everyday Tasks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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Multi-core performance
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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Celeron (165)
CPU groupIntel Core 2 Duo L7000/SL7000/T5000/U7000 (18)
ArchitectureMerom (Core)
Technology65 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketPGA 478
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 2
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 1.83 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache2.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
PropertyValue
Max. Memory
Memory channels0
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP35 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.100 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systems
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Release date
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core2 Duo T5550
Intel Core2 Duo T5550
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