Intel Core i3-550 Processor 3.2 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Price: $147.50 (as of 2013-10-06 - Details)

Dual-core with four-way multi-task processing. Made on a 32nm manufacturing process for better energy efficiency, the Core i3-550 uses the LGA1156 socket and is backed by a three-year limited warranty. Hyper-Threading for Better Efficiency The Core i3-550 features Intel Hyper-Threading Technology to deliver more efficient use of resources and better performance on multi-threaded software. You can run demanding desktop applications (such as music and movie creation applications), while running background applications (such as virus protection software), and still maintain system responsiveness. Intel Core i3-550 features: Two 3.20 GHz cores for better multitasking and multithreaded performance. Integrated Intel HD Graphics. 4 MB of Intel Smart Cache. Made on a 32nm process for better energy efficiency. The Intel Core i3-530 processor includes built-in HD graphics. Multiple Cores for Speedy, Multi-Threaded Performance The Intel Core i3-550 contains two processors, or execution cores, on one integrated circuit. Combined with four threads, the Core i3-550 can simultaneously work on multiple tasks. This design produces faster and more efficient results, so your computer won't slow down--no matter how many applications you have open. Intel Core i3 Processor Comparison Intel Core i3-560 Processor Intel Core i3-550 Processor Intel Core i3-540 Processor Intel Core i3-530 Processor Number of Processing Cores 2 2 2 2 Number of Simultaneous Threads 4 (With Intel HT Technology) 4 (With Intel HT Technology) 4 (With Intel HT Technology) 4 (With Intel HT Technology) Clock Speed 3.33 GHz 3.20 GHz 3.06 GHz 2.

Intel Core i3-550 Processor 3.2 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156 Feature

4 MB Cache

73 watt TDP

Socket LGA 1156

3.20 GHz Desktop Processor

Dual-core with four-way multi-task processing