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Core i5-3550: Helldivers 2

Name: Intel Core i5-3550
Brand: Intel

$249.99

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In Helldivers 2, 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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Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53550

^$249⁹⁹

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Core i5-3550 in Helldivers 2

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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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