The processor Intel Core i5-2550k is developed on the 32 nm technology node and architecture Sandy Bridge S. Its base clock speed is 3.40 GHz, and maximum clock speed in turbo boost - --. Intel Core i5-2550k contains 4 processing cores. To make a right choice for computer upgrading, please get familiar with the detailed technical specifications and benchmark results. Check socket compatibility before choosing.
 CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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| Frequency | 3.40 GHz | Cores | 4 | |
| Turbo (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz | CPU Threads | 4 | |
| Turbo (All Cores) | -- | |||
| Hyperthreading ? | No | Overclocking ? | Yes | |
| Core architecture | normal | |||
 Internal Graphics |
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| GPU name | no iGPU |
| GPU frequency | |
| GPU (Turbo) | No turbo |
| Generation | |
| DirectX Version | |
| Execution units | |
| Shader | |
| Max. Memory | -- |
| Max. displays | |
| Technology | 32 nm |
| Release date | |
 Hardware codec support
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| H264 | No |
| H265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
| H265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
| VP8 | No |
| VP9 | No |
| AV1 | No |
| AV1 | No |
| AVC | No |
| JPEG | No |
 Memory & PCIe
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| Memory type | DDR3-1333 | |||
| Max. Memory | 32 GB | |||
| Memory channels | 2 | ECC | No | |
| PCIe version | 2.0 | PCIe lanes | 16 | |
 Thermal Management
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| TDP (PL1) | 95 W | TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | -- | TDP down | -- | |
| Tjunction max | -- | |||
 Technical details
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| Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge S |
| L2-Cache | -- |
| L3-Cache | 6.00 MB |
| Technology | 32 nm |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
| Release date | Q1/2012 |
| Socket | LGA 1155 |
