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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H Review | 78 Data compared

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  • Avg. price: ~£300
  • PassMark benchmark result: 7655
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.7 GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 3550H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.9

Performance

18.0%

5.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.9

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.2

Platform

1.0%

6.5

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 2.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.7

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.9

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is a mobile processor based on the 12nm Zen+ architecture, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 2.1 GHz and a boost up to 3.7 GHz. Its main characteristics include an integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 GPU with 512 shading units and a 35W TDP, making it a common choice for budget gaming laptops and mini PCs. Its primary pros are stable multi-threaded performance for its class, reliable integrated graphics for light gaming, and a relatively low power draw that aids thermal stability. However, its main cons include a lack of support for AV1 video decoding, a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, and performance that significantly trails newer 7nm Zen 2 and Zen 3 successors.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 3550H

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

4.0
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a technical score of 4.04 points, which is lower than that of 79.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.9

Price

5.5
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.5 points, which is lower than 85.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FP5
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H uses the FP5 CPU socket, which is older than that of 56.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

X570, B550, A520, X470, B450
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports X570, B550, A520, X470, B450 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 67.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

8
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H reaches a boost clock of 3.7 GHz which is lower than that of 72.7% of processors and equal to that of 3.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2.1 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a base clock of 4x2.1 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

12 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H uses a 12 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 12 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is built on the GlobalFoundries 12 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

4 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon Vega 8
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H uses the Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 72.8% of processors and equal to that in 3.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

8
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 74.1% of processors and equal to 7.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

35 W
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

35 W
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H vs the average processor

  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 50.2% faster Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (498.4 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the BMW27 scene, used to show how quickly the processor can finish a heavy 3D rendering task.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >290

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (498.4 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.498.39 vs 331.88
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI2, RDRAND vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI2, RDRAND vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI2, RDRAND vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
    When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI2, RDRAND vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 50.2% faster Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (498.4 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 14% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 26.4% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,083 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 25.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (359 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 19.2% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,007 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 42.7% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,596 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 40.2% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,865 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 27.3% lower PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (7,655 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 18% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 21.8% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (35.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 14% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 26.4% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,083 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,083 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,083 vs 1,471
  • 25.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (359 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (359 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.359 vs 484
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 42.7% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,596 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,596 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,596 vs 2,783
  • 19.2% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,007 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,007 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,007 vs 2,483
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • 40.2% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,865 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,865 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.2,865 vs 4,793
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 3550H?

  • Offers good value for money, making laptops powered by it affordable
  • Reliable and stable performance for everyday office tasks and multimedia
  • Includes capable Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, which are superior to some Intel UHD counterparts for light gaming
  • Maintains stable thermal performance during extended use compared to some competitors
  • Efficient power consumption for its class (35W TDP), leading to decent battery life in some configurations

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 5 3550H?

  • Considered outdated by 2024-2025 standards due to its 12nm Zen+ architecture
  • Limited to 4 cores and 8 threads, which can cause bottlenecks in modern, CPU-intensive games
  • Struggles with heavy gaming workloads, often experiencing significant frame drops in titles like Valorant or Cyberpunk 2077
  • Lacks support for modern standards like PCIe 4.0 and DDR5 memory
  • Thermal throttling can occur in laptops with poor cooling systems, reducing performance under load

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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is a 12nm Zen+ "Picasso" mobile processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, featuring a base clock of 2.1 GHz and a 3.7 GHz boost, which yields roughly 946 single-core and 2865 multi-core scores in Geekbench 6. Primarily suited for everyday office tasks and light multitasking in 2026, it serves as an entry-level option rather than a high-performance solution,...Read more

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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H - CPU Benchmarks - PassMark

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is a 12nm, quad-core (8-thread) mid-range laptop processor introduced in 2019 that features a 2.1 GHz base clock and 3.7 GHz boost. According to PassMark data, it delivers an average CPU Mark between 7,657 and 8,400, offering competitive performance against Intel’s Core i5-9300H and i7-10710U. Key advantages include efficient multi-threaded performance for...Read more

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All our articles with Ryzen 5 3550H tag | LaptopMedia.com

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is a 12nm Zen+ quad-core, eight-thread mobile processor with a 35W TDP, designed for budget gaming laptops and multimedia workstations. Compared to the 15W Ryzen 5 3500U, it offers roughly 20% better sustained performance, making it a reliable option for consistent, long-term workloads. The chip features integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics and is often paired...Read more

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26/03/2020
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 Review: Cheap gaming laptop with good battery life(www.notebookcheck.net) | 24 February 2019 | Asus TUF Gaming FX505DY (Ryzen 5...

The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 ($699) is a budget 15.6-inch laptop featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 3550H and NVIDIA GTX 1050, offering capable 1080p gaming performance with an NVMe SSD and 8 GB of dual-channel RAM. It stands out with an surprisingly long battery life, quiet operation, and functional, albeit plastic, design. However, the device is held back by a low-quality TN display with poor...Read more

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All our articles tagged with Ryzen 5 3550H - LaptopMedia

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is a 12nm quad-core, eight-thread mobile processor designed for mid-range gaming laptops, operating at a 35W TDP with base/boost clocks of 2.10/3.70 GHz. Key advantages include its consistent performance under long-term loads and excellent value, providing roughly 20% better performance than the low-voltage 3500U, often paired with the GTX 1650. However, the...Read more

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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H | LaptopMedia - Benchmark Tests

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is a 12nm Zen+ quad-core mobile processor featuring integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics and a 35W TDP, offering stable performance for entry-level gaming and everyday tasks. While suitable for budget devices, the chip faces limitations due to its older architecture, providing significantly lower performance compared to newer 7nm or 4nm alternatives. It is...Read more

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30/09/2020
Mini PC with AMD Ryzen - four models tested

According to c't Magazine, high-end AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS mini PCs, such as the GMKtec NucBox K8 Plus, provide significant CPU power and capable Radeon 780M graphics in a compact, portable form factor. These devices excel in productivity, content creation, and light gaming, often outperforming equivalent Intel counterparts in integrated graphics benchmarks. Key advantages include...Read more

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Lenovo IdeaPad S540 13-inch Laptop Review: Ryzen has turned this small office laptop into a true powerhouse

The Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13ARE is a compact, premium all-aluminum 13.3-inch laptop featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 4600U processor that provides nearly double the performance of its predecessor. It boasts a high-resolution 16:10 QHD display without PWM flickering, making it a portable, high-performance office tool. Key drawbacks include downgraded display contrast and SSD speeds compared to...Read more

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