Explore AMD Ryzen 5 3550U technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.
Last updated: 2026-10-20AMD Ryzen 5 3550U is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.1 GHz and boosts up to 3.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 7681 and a single-thread rating of 2053. Its stated TDP is 15 W.
A summary based on specifications and results.
AMD Ryzen 5 3550U is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.1 GHz and boosts up to 3.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 7681 and a single-thread rating of 2053. Its stated TDP is 15 W.
Specification context
The AMD Ryzen 5 3550U is a Laptop released in 2020. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.70 GHz turbo, a 15 W reference TDP, a 7,681 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.
The 7,681 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,053 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.
No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.
The 15 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.
FAQ
The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.70 GHz turbo, a 15 W reference TDP, a 7,681 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.
The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.
A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.
The recorded reference TDP is 15 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.
This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.
Multi-axis comparison
A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.
A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.
Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.
Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.
Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.
Snapshot from 2026-10-20
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Category | Laptop |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Socket | — |
| Cores / threads | 4 / 8 |
| Base clock | 2.10 GHz |
| Max turbo | 3.70 GHz |
| TDP | 15 W |
| Integrated graphics | with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx |
| Memory type | — |
|---|---|
| Official speed | — |
| Maximum capacity | — |
