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Intel Core i5-2550k Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core i5-2550k was released in Q1/2012 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 4 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 1155. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i5-2550k achieved a result of 810 points (single-core) or 2,611 points (multi-core).
| Name: | Intel Core i5-2550k |
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| Family: | Intel Core i5 (336) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i 2000 (28) |
| Architecture: | Sandy Bridge S |
| Technology: | 32 nm |
| Segment: | Desktop |
| Generation: | 2 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | Intel Core i5-3570K |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core i5-2550k has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2550k is 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 4 / 4 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 4x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | No |
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| Overclocking: | Yes |
| Frequency: | 3.40 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.80 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-2550k supports a maximum of 32 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 21.3 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| DDR3-1333 | 21.3 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 32 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | 2.0 x 16 |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-2550k has a TDP of 95 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 95 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i5-2550k is made in 32 nm and has 6.00 MB cache.
| Technology: | 32 nm |
|---|---|
| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 1155 |
| L2-Cache: | -- |
| L3-Cache: | 6.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
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| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
| Release date: | Q1/2012 |
| Release price: | 235 $ |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz)
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-2550k have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Intel Pentium G3420
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3340S
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3340
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3350P
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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2C 4T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3550S
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6505
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3340
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3470T
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2650 v4
12C 24T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4160
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3570S
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4570R
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B99
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-3570T
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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