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Core i7-8550U

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @1.80 GHz, Kaby Lake R.
Release date ≈ Q3 2017.

Average Bench: 53% (734th of 1463)

Based on 184,356 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000806EA, , 0F8BFBFF000806EA, 1F8BFBFF000806EA Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GHz
Poor: 26%Average: 53% Great: 71%
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-8550U averaged 47.0% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 65.3Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 80Pts

Average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-8550U is 44.8%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-8550U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 305Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 301Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 184,356 samples)
Rank 73453%
Min Avg Max
24.8 Memory 65.3 84.3
29 1-Core 80 113
55.6 2-Core 144 213
56.2% 96.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
84 4-Core 225 345
118 8-Core 301 461
33.4% 263 Pts
Min Avg Max
123 64-Core 305 457
18.9% 305 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
71.2% Very good
Memory 80.5
1-Core 114
2-Core 219
78% 138 Pts
4-Core 364
8-Core 327
47% 346 Pts
64-Core 332
20% 332 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
68.8% Good
Memory 84.6
1-Core 107
2-Core 206
76% 133 Pts
4-Core 296
8-Core 369
43% 332 Pts
64-Core 366
23% 366 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
58.5% Above average
Memory 72.9
1-Core 101
2-Core 186
68% 120 Pts
4-Core 242
8-Core 331
36% 286 Pts
64-Core 339
21% 339 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
57.7% Above average
Memory 72.6
1-Core 77.8
2-Core 156
60% 102 Pts
4-Core 238
8-Core 309
35% 273 Pts
64-Core 342
21% 342 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 1.95 GHz (avg)
57.1% Above average
Memory 79.5
1-Core 89
2-Core 125
61% 97.7 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 238
28% 217 Pts
64-Core 240
15% 240 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 1.75 GHz (avg)
54.8% Above average
Memory 68.2
1-Core 53.6
2-Core 127
49% 82.9 Pts
4-Core 248
8-Core 203
31% 226 Pts
64-Core 87.5
5% 87.5 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
52.9% Above average
Memory 73.3
1-Core 53.9
2-Core 106
49% 77.9 Pts
4-Core 177
8-Core 262
27% 219 Pts
64-Core 262
16% 262 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
52.8% Above average
Memory 60.5
1-Core 67.9
2-Core 142
52% 90 Pts
4-Core 250
8-Core 315
36% 283 Pts
64-Core 314
19% 314 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 1.55 GHz (avg)
40.7% Average
Memory 58.4
1-Core 35.9
2-Core 79.6
37% 58 Pts
4-Core 126
8-Core 223
21% 174 Pts
64-Core 213
13% 213 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,597,637 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 5570

CPU
Core i7-8550UIntelBench 53%, 184,356 samples1,960x
GPU
UHD Graphics 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake R)IntelBench 5%, 420,154 samples3,913x
Radeon 530AMDBench 7%, 3,164 samples171x
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples143x
SSD
hynix SC311 SATA 256GBSKBench 78%, 22,335 samples134x
1100 SATA 256GBMicronBench 73%, 16,265 samples89x
hynix SC311 SATA 128GBSKBench 65%, 20,313 samples76x
RAM
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 41,676 samples964x
8ATF1G64HZ-2G3H1 1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 4,259 samples165x
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 2x8GBUnknownBench 70%, 27,567 samples149x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-8550U Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz)
Code NameKaby Lake R
Launch DateQ3'17
Processor Numberi7-8550U
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache8 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX2
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$409.00
Clock Speed1.80 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4.00 GHz
Bus Speed4 GT/s OPI
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics 620
Graphics Base Frequency300 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.15 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory32 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes
Speed Shift TechnologyYes

Package

Package Size42mm X 24mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFC-BGA1356

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,976

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

Very fast on LG Gram 15z980 Laptop

DEU-User
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5,825

Excellent

4 months ago.

very fast cpu at very low power consumption. the whole machine uses only 5W when idle, and about twice that when the cpu is running hot. of course it's not as fast as a desktop CPU - as expected. the onboard GPU is also well supported by linux, using the opensource drivers of Intel, and more than fast enough for HD video and classic games.

AUS-User
Avatar level
4,018

Good

14 months ago.

This is a very fast cpu and can be bought in laptops for a cheap price

JPN-User
Avatar level
3,436

Excellent

2 years ago.

this is just great it's cache memory and total power is just amazing

CHE-User
Avatar level
2,636

Poor

19 months ago.

The chip isn't even out for 5 years!

BEL-User
Avatar level
2,572

Excellent

1 month ago.

Just because it's an Intel and a proof of real reliability, state of the art in matter of CPU and have a strong partnership with microsoft wich insure less problem with Windows. I've been in the game for almost 36 years and i've been using both AMD and Cyrix CPU in the past and each time I had major problems...

SAU-User
Avatar level
1,946

Excellent

13 months ago.

goood cpu for gamaing and home work

ECU-User
Avatar level
1,285

Excellent

4 years ago.

Se puede decir que es un buen procesador pero le falta un poco ma para estar en los procesadores de alta gama

lumiaveled
Avatar level
42

Excellent

5 years ago.

This processor have 15W tdp and reasonable performance :D

HRCMrPink
Avatar level
6

Excellent

4 years ago.

The CPU is really fast and versatile, it comes on very cheap builds and this makes it even more interesting. Top CPU really

CharlySpace
Avatar level
4

Excellent

2 years ago.

One of the best 4 Core Processors of its time!

Isnert
Avatar level
2

Good

5 years ago.

lasted me 5 years

damianbragg
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2

Excellent

5 years ago.

He has come back from the future

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