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Core i5-3550: F1 24
$249.99
In F1 24, the Core i5-3550 outperforms 17% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $249.99. You should consider the faster Ryzen 7 9700X.
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Core i5-3550 in F1 24
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Core i5-3550's Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| MSRP | $194.00 |
| Current Price | $249.99 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| Power Consumption | 77W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| HowManyFPS Rank | TOP 427 (Desktop) |
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 |
| Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPU | Intel HD 2500 |
| RAM | 1600 MHz (DDR3) |
| Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
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