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Core i7-4550U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @1.5 GHz, Haswell.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 50.5% (785th of 1442)

Based on 323 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF00040651 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4550U CPU @ 1.50GHz
Poor: 26%Average: 50.5% Great: 62%
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-4550U averaged 49.5% 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 73.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 67.5Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-4550U is 36.3%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-4550U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 164Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 165Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 323 samples)
Rank 78550.5%
Min Avg Max
38.1 Memory 73.7 90.1
20.8 1-Core 67.5 88.4
31.4 2-Core 111 147
52.4% 84 Pts
Min Avg Max
47.8 4-Core 160 212
55.8 8-Core 165 213
21.5% 162 Pts
Min Avg Max
55.3 64-Core 164 213
10.2% 164 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
53.8% Above average
Memory 81.7
1-Core 67.5
2-Core 121
56% 90.2 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 155
20% 154 Pts
64-Core 134
8% 134 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
53% Above average
Memory 78.1
1-Core 72.7
2-Core 124
57% 91.7 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 167
22% 165 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 1.95 GHz (avg)
51.6% Above average
Memory 82.5
1-Core 61.3
2-Core 93.8
52% 79.2 Pts
4-Core 123
8-Core 125
17% 124 Pts
64-Core 127
8% 127 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 1.95 GHz (avg)
48.6% Average
Memory 76.4
1-Core 48.5
2-Core 79.5
46% 68.1 Pts
4-Core 123
8-Core 128
17% 126 Pts
64-Core 127
8% 127 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 1.95 GHz (avg)
47.3% Average
Memory 71.1
1-Core 8.8
2-Core 14
27% 31.3 Pts
4-Core 140
8-Core 131
18% 136 Pts
64-Core 130
8% 130 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
41.5% Average
Memory 63
1-Core 42.6
2-Core 73.6
39% 59.7 Pts
4-Core 117
8-Core 126
16% 121 Pts
64-Core 134
8% 134 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 1.45 GHz (avg)
35.5% Below average
Memory 53
1-Core 33.6
2-Core 63.5
32% 50 Pts
4-Core 104
8-Core 120
14% 112 Pts
64-Core 44.1
3% 44.1 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 1.65 GHz (avg)
10.7% Very poor
Memory 13.5
1-Core 10.4
2-Core 22.5
9% 15.5 Pts
4-Core 42.5
8-Core 75.3
7% 58.9 Pts
64-Core 13.9
1% 13.9 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Lenovo 20A7005KMS

CPU
Core i7-4550UIntelBench 50%, 323 samples4x
GPU
HD 5000 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 6,906 samples3x
SSD
MZNTD256HAGL-00000 256GBSamsungBench 61%, 1,302 samples3x
RAM
EDJ8416E6MB-GN-F 2x4GBElpidaBench 49%, 831 samples3x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-4550U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ3'13
Processor Numberi7-4550U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$426.00
Clock Speed1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5000
Graphics Base Frequency200 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/VGA
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

I/O

USB Revision3.0
# of USB Ports4
General Purpose IOYes
UARTYes
Total # of SATA Ports4
Integrated LANNo
Integrated IDENo
Max # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports4

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations4x1, 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12
PCI SupportNo

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
Rapid Storage TechYes
Smart Connect TechYes
HD Audio TechYes
ME Firmware Version9.5

Package

Package Size40mm x 24mm x 1.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1168

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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5 years ago.

it's way too slow to get anything done on. never would recommend.

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Terrible

4 years ago.

that graphic card it dont cool the i3-9100f is 110% best than him

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