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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% (675th of 1404)

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

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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
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Average Bench

(Based on 184,356 samples)
Rank 67553%
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 Bench Normal Heavy Server
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)
63.5% Good
Memory 75.1
1-Core 44
2-Core 211
59% 110 Pts
4-Core 305
8-Core 286
40% 295 Pts
64-Core 228
14% 228 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
62.5% Good
Memory 77.2
1-Core 105
2-Core 173
69% 118 Pts
4-Core 260
8-Core 376
40% 318 Pts
64-Core 391
24% 391 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
62% Good
Memory 81.4
1-Core 115
2-Core 206
76% 134 Pts
4-Core 231
8-Core 346
36% 289 Pts
64-Core 344
21% 344 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
61.8% Good
Memory 84.2
1-Core 83.6
2-Core 144
63% 104 Pts
4-Core 223
8-Core 268
32% 246 Pts
64-Core 283
18% 283 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
61.2% Good
Memory 91.7
1-Core 112
2-Core 205
79% 136 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 267
27% 218 Pts
64-Core 550
34% 550 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
58.8% Above average
Memory 68.2
1-Core 90.5
2-Core 164
62% 108 Pts
4-Core 269
8-Core 373
40% 321 Pts
64-Core 374
23% 374 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 1.75 GHz (avg)
47.3% Average
Memory 62.4
1-Core 47.3
2-Core 101
43% 70.3 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 261
27% 219 Pts
64-Core 273
17% 273 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
31.4% Below average
Memory 42.2
1-Core 46.2
2-Core 91.2
35% 59.9 Pts
4-Core 112
8-Core 208
19% 160 Pts
64-Core 227
14% 227 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 60,292,195 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 samples1,408x
GPU
UHD Graphics 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake R)IntelBench 5%, 420,154 samples2,842x
Radeon 530AMDBench 7%, 3,164 samples124x
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples98x
SSD
hynix SC311 SATA 256GBSKBench 78%, 22,335 samples97x
1100 SATA 256GBMicronBench 73%, 16,265 samples74x
hynix SC311 SATA 128GBSKBench 65%, 20,313 samples52x
RAM
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 41,676 samples720x
8ATF1G64HZ-2G3H1 1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 4,259 samples125x
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 2x8GBUnknownBench 70%, 27,567 samples104x
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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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9,310

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

Everyday I sit at my computer is the best day of the rest of my life.

AUS-User
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3,718

Excellent

4 months ago.

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

JPN-User
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3,294

Excellent

17 months ago.

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

CHE-User
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2,494

Poor

1 month ago.

The chip isn't even out for 5 years!

BEL-User
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2,406

Excellent

14 months 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
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1,676

Poor

2 years ago.

Very good performance with Heavy applications

ECU-User
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1,197

Excellent

2 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
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42

Excellent

3 years ago.

This processor have 15W tdp and reasonable performance :D

HRCMrPink
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6

Excellent

3 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

Isnert
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2

Good

4 years ago.

lasted me 5 years

damianbragg
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2

Excellent

4 years ago.

He has come back from the future

CharlySpace
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2

Excellent

12 months ago.

One of the best 4 Core Processors of its time!

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