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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H

iGPU:: AMD Radeon RX Vega 8
Boost/Base Clock:: 3.7 GHz / 2.1 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 4 Core / 8 Thread
Cache:: 4MB L3 + 2MB L2 + 384KB L1
TDP:: 35 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 12 Nanometers
CPU Socket:: FP5
CPU Series:: Zen+, Ryzen 3000 Series Mobile
Memory Support:: DDR4-2400
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: September 9, 2026

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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H Review

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile processor built on the Zen+ architecture, running a 2.1 GHz base clock that boosts to 3.7 GHz within a 35 Watt TDP, paired with a Vega 8 integrated GPU.

Zen+ was AMD's refinement of the original Zen architecture rather than a full redesign, giving this chip a modest IPC improvement over first-generation Ryzen mobile chips while retaining the same 12nm process.

AMD Radeon RX Vega 8

An 8-compute-unit Vega iGPU, genuinely capable of light gaming at reduced settings, a real advantage over the equivalent Intel integrated graphics of its era.

How Is the Ryzen 5 3550H in Terms of Performance

The 4-core, 8-thread layout at 35W gives this chip solid multi-threaded headroom for its class, appropriate for mainstream productivity and light gaming laptops of its generation.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 multi-core scores of 4,442 and single-core scores of 945 reflect a genuinely competent mainstream chip.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Mainstream gaming and productivity laptops of the Zen+ generation wanting solid multi-threaded performance with capable integrated graphics

Not for

Buyers specifically wanting the newer Zen 2 or later architecture, later Ryzen 4000/5000 series chips deliver meaningfully better per-core performance

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	AMD
Product Line	Ryzen 5
Model Number	3550H
Codename	Picasso
Release Year	2019

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Zen+, Ryzen 3000 Series Mobile
Socket	FP5
Process Node	12 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	4
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	8
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	3.7 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	2 MB
L3 Cache	4 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	35 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4-2400

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	35 W
iGPU	AMD Radeon RX Vega 8

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H?

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has 4 cores and 8 threads, a 2.1 GHz base and 3.7 GHz boost clock, 4 MB of L3 cache and a 35 W TDP. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon RX Vega 8. Socket: FP5.

Will the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H work with my current setup?

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H lists CPU Socket is FP5. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H best suited to?

Best suited to: Mainstream gaming and productivity laptops of the Zen+ generation wanting solid multi-threaded performance with capable integrated graphics.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H?

Not the best fit for: Buyers specifically wanting the newer Zen 2 or later architecture, later Ryzen 4000/5000 series chips deliver meaningfully better per-core performance.