Intel Core i5-2550K Drivers & Specs 2025

Core i5-2550K is a desktop processor from Intel released on 30 January 2012, and it is in cpu.details.production-unknown now. It belongs to Core i5 family and has a Sandy Bridge architecture. This processor is built on Intel Socket 1155, and uses Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) PCI express connection. 32 nm process is used in production.

Processor has 4 cores and 4 threads, with the base frequency of 3.4 GHz. It has DDR3 Dual-channel memory support. As for the cache, it supports L1 64K (per core), L2 256K (per core) and L3 6MB (shared).

Specifications

Vertical Segment: Desktop
Release date: 30 January 2012
Production status: unknown
Generation: Core i5
Codename: Sandy Bridge
Socket: Intel Socket 1155
Total Cores: 4

Total Threads: 4
Frequency: 3.4 GHz
Turbo clock: up to 3.8 GHz
Cache L1: 64K (per core)
Cache L2: 256K (per core)
Cache L3: 6MB (shared)
TDP: 95 W

Physical Specifications

Socket: Intel Socket 1155
Foundry: Intel
Process size: 32 nm

Transistors: 1,160 million
Die size: 216 mm²
Package: FC-LGA10

Performance

Frequency: 3.4 GHz
Turbo clock: up to 3.8 GHz
Base clock: 100 MHz

Multiplier: 34.0x
Multiplier unlocked: Yes
TDP: 95 W

Architecture Details

Vertical Segment: Desktop
Production status: unknown
Release date: 30 January 2012
Codename: Sandy Bridge
Generation: Core i5

Part: SR0QH
Memory support: DDR3 Dual-channel
ECC memory: No
PCI Express: Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only)

Cores

Total Cores: 4
Total Threads: 4

SMP # CPUs: 1
Integrated graphics: N/A

Cache

Cache L1: 64K (per core)
Cache L2: 256K (per core)

Cache L3: 6MB (shared)

Notes

Notes: This processor comes with an unlocked BCLK multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking.

Features & Technologies

MMX
SSE
SSE2
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AVX
EIST
Intel 64
XD bit
VT-x
AES-NI

Drivers

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Benchmark & Performance

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