Intel Core i7-8550U
- Ranking
- -
- Base / Max CPU frequency
- 1.80 - 4.00 GHz
- Cores / Threads
- 4 / 8
- TDP
- 15 W
- Integrated GPU
- Intel UHD Graphics 620
- Base GPU frequency
- 300 MHz
- Max. operating temperature
- 100 °C
- Released
- Q3 2017
- Core / Architecture
- Kaby Lake Refresh
- LL cache
- 8192 KB
- Lithography
- 14 nm
- Official website
- ark.intel.com
- Max. GPU frequency
- 1150 MHz
- Memory Type
- DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
- Max Memory
- 32 GB
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Intel Core i7-8550U - benchmark tests
3D Rendering
Cinebench R23
2914 2914 (best)Responsiveness (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6
-Heavy Work (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 6
-Intel Core i7-8550U vs competitors:
| # | CPU | Cinebench R23 | Performance Difference | Prices from... | Price Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0. | Intel Core i7-8550U | 2914 | 93% | $578.23 | 81% |
| 1. | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | 40117 | - | $3073.55 | 28% |
| 2. | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D | - | - | $2395.99 | 47% |
| 3. | Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 40c GPU) | - | - | $4499.00 | - |
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