Intel Core i7-8550U Processor


    Product Collection 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
    Code Name Products formerly Kaby Lake R
    Vertical Segment: Mobile
    Processor Number: i7-8550U
    Launch Date: Q3'17
    Lithography: 14 nm

CPU Specifications

    Total Cores: 4
    Total Threads: 8
    Max Turbo Frequency: 4.00 GHz
    Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency: 4.00 GHz
    Processor Base Frequency: 1.80 GHz
    Cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
    Bus Speed: 4 GT/s
    TDP: 15 W
    Configurable TDP-up Frequency: 2.00 GHz
    Configurable TDP-up: 25 W
    Configurable TDP-down Frequency: 800 MHz
    Configurable TDP-down: 10 W

Memory Specifications

    Max Memory Size: (dependent on memory type) 32 GB
    Memory Types: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
    Max # of Memory Channels: 2
    Max Memory Bandwidth: 37.5 GB/s

Processor Graphics

    Processor Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 620
    Graphics Base Frequency: 300 MHz
    Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.15 GHz
    Graphics Video Max Memory: 32 GB
    Graphics Output eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
    4K Support: Yes, at 60Hz
    Max Resolution (HDMI): 4096 x 2304@24Hz
    Max Resolution (DP): 4096 x 2304@60Hz
    Max Resolution: (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡ 4096 x 2304@60Hz
    Intel® Quick Sync Video
    Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
    Intel® Clear Video Technology
    Number of Displays Supported: 3
    Device ID: 0x5917

Expansion Options

    PCI Express Revision: 3.0
    PCI Express Configurations: 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
    Max # of PCI Express Lanes: 12

Package Specifications

    Sockets Supported: FC-BGA1356
    Max CPU Configuration: 1
    TJUNCTION: 100°C
    Package Size: 42mm X 24mm

Advanced Technologies

    Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
    Intel® Speed Shift Technology
    Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
    Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
    Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
    Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
    Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
    Intel® 64
    Instruction Set: 64-bit
    Instruction Set Extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
    Idle States
    Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
    Thermal Monitoring Technologies
    Intel® Flex Memory Access
    Intel® Identity Protection Technology
    Intel® Smart Response Technology
    Intel® My WiFi Technology

Security & Reliability

    Intel® AES New Instructions
    Secure Key
    Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) Yes with Intel® ME
    Execute Disable Bit
    Intel® OS Guard