Turion II N550 [in 1 benchmark]
AMD
Turion II N550
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- Core clock speed
- Max video memory
- Memory type
- Memory clock speed
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Summary
AMD started Turion II N550 sales 4 October 2010. This is a Champlain architecture notebook processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 2 cores and 2 threads, and is based on 45 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 2600 MHz and a locked multiplier.
Compatibility-wise, this is S1 processor with a TDP of 35 Watt. It supports DDR3 memory.
It provides poor benchmark performance at
0.70%
of a leader’s which is AMD EPYC 9654.
EPYC9654
Compare
General info
Turion II N550 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and pricing.
| Place in performance ranking | 2503 | |
| Market segment | Laptop | |
| Series | AMD Turion II | |
| Architecture codename | Champlain (2010−2011) | |
| Release date | 4 October 2010 (12 years old) | |
| Current price | $11.05 | of 15854 (Xeon Platinum 8276L) |
Technical specs
Basic microprocessor parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters can generally indicate CPU performance, but to be more precise you have to review its test results.
| Physical cores | 2 (Dual-core) | |
| Threads | 2 | |
| Boost clock speed | 2. 6 GHz |
of 6 (Core i9-13900KS) |
| Bus support | 3600 MHz | |
| L1 cache | 265 KB | of 7475.2 (Apple M2 Pro 10-Core) |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | of 36 (Apple M2 Max) |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | of 4 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) |
| 64 bit support | + | |
| Windows 11 compatibility | — |
Compatibility
Information on Turion II N550 compatibility with other computer components and devices: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one.
Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Socket | S1 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | of 400 (Xeon Platinum 9282) |
Technologies and extensions
Technological capabilities and additional instructions supported by Turion II N550. You’ll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | MMX, 3DNow!, SSE(1,2,3,4A), AMD64, Enhanced Virus Protection, Virtualization, DDR3-1066 memory controller, HyperTransport 3.0 | |
| VirusProtect | + |
Virtualization technologies
Supported virtual machine optimization technologies. Some are specific to Intel only, some to AMD.
| AMD-V | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel number of RAM supported by Turion II N550’s memory controller.
Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequency may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | of 5600 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) |
Benchmark performance
Single-core and multi-core benchmark results of Turion II N550. Overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Turion II N550
0.70
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation.
There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Turion II N550
877
Relative perfomance
Overall Turion II N550 performance compared to nearest competitors among notebook CPUs.
Intel Celeron M P4600
100
AMD Turion II M520
100
Intel Pentium P6200
100
AMD Turion II N550
100
Intel Pentium N3510
100
Intel Pentium P6100
98.57
Intel Core 2 Duo P7550
98.57
Intel equivalent
According to our data, the closest Intel alternative to Turion II N550 is Celeron M P4600, which is nearly equal in speed and higher by 5 positions in our ranking.
Celeron MP4600
Compare
Here are some closest Intel rivals to Turion II N550:
Intel Pentium P6200
100
Intel Celeron M P4600
100
Intel Pentium N3510
100
AMD Turion II N550
100
Intel Pentium P6100
98.57
Intel Celeron 2955U
98.57
Intel Core 2 Duo P7550
98.57
Similar processors
Here is our recommendation of several processors that are more or less close in performance to the one reviewed.
PentiumP6200
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Celeron MP4600
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Turion II
M520
Core 2
Duo SP9400
Turion II
P560
Athlon IIN370
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Recommended GPUs
People consider these graphics cards to be good for Turion II N550, according to our PC configuration statistics.
Radeon HD
5670
33.3%
Radeon HD
4200
33.3%
Mobility
Radeon HD 5470
33.3%
These are the fastest graphics cards for Turion II N550 in our user configuration statistics.
There is a total of 3 configurations based on Turion II N550 in our database.
Radeon HD
5670
33.3% (1/3)
Mobility
Radeon HD 5470
33.3% (1/3)
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AMD Turion II N550 Drivers Download
AMD Turion II N550 Drivers Download
Manual Turion II N550 Driver Update Instructions:
The default driver versions for Turion II N550 devices can be obtained through %%os%% or through Windows® update. Using these pre-installed drivers can support the main functions of your Processor.
Visit this link to learn how to install these AMD drivers.
| Programmer: | AMD | |
| Classification: | Processor | |
| Version: | Turion II | |
| Series: | N550 | |
| Operating Systems: | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 | |
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N550 Update FAQ
How Do I Download N550 Drivers?
Turion II N550 driver updates can be carried out manually with the Windows Device Manager, or automatically by downloading a driver update software utility.
What are Benefits and Risks Associated with Updating N550 Drivers?
Benefits of updating N550 drivers include better interoperability, ability to maximize hardware features, and increased performance.
The risks of installing incorrect Processor device drivers include software crashes, slower performance, and general PC instability.
When Should I Update N550 Drivers?
In order to realize all of the functions of your N550 hardware, we recommend checking for driver updates periodically.
Why Don’t People Update N550 Drivers?
Mainly, users avoid updating N550 drivers because they don’t want to risk screwing up their hardware.
Complications of Maintaining Drivers
It’s possible to associate Turion II N550 errors with corrupt PC drivers. Drivers of computer hardware fail without any apparent reason. The good news is that Processor drivers can be updated to correct any problems.
It can be incredibly difficult to find the exact driver for your Turion II N550-based hardware unit, even directly on the website of AMD or a related manufacturer. Even for someone who is experienced at finding, downloading, and manually updating Turion II N550 drivers, the process can still be exceptionally tedious and extremely annoying.
Installing incorrect drivers may have an adverse impact on the functionality of your hardware or operating system.
Because of the time and complexity involved in updating drivers, we highly recommend using a driver update software. A good driver update software will ensure you have the most recent and best driver so you’re never left with a problem with your device again. Using a backup driver system helps you to rollback any driver to the previous version if a problem arises.
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Processor Turion II N550 [in 1 benchmark]
AMD
Turion II N550
- Interface
- Core frequency
- Video memory size
- Memory type
- Memory frequency
- Maximum resolution
Description
AMD started Turion II N550 sales 4 October 2010.
This is Champlain architecture notebook processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 2 cores and 2 threads and is manufactured using 45 nm process technology, the maximum frequency is 2600 MHz, the multiplier is locked.
In terms of compatibility, this is a processor for socket S1 with a TDP of 35W. It supports DDR3 memory.
It provides poor benchmark performance at
0.70%
from the leader AMD EPYC 9654
Information about the type (desktop or laptop) and architecture of the Turion II N550, as well as when sales started and cost at that time.
Turion II N550 quantitative parameters such as number of cores and threads, clock speeds, manufacturing process, cache size and multiplier lock state. They indirectly speak about the performance of the processor, but for an accurate assessment, you need to consider the results of the tests.
Information on Turion II N550 compatibility with other computer components. Please note that the power consumption of some processors can significantly exceed their nominal TDP even without overclocking. Some may even double their claims if the motherboard allows you to adjust the power settings of the processor.
Turion II N550 supported technologies and additional instruction sets are listed here. This information is needed if the processor is required to support specific technologies.
Technologies supported by Turion II N550 that speed up virtual machines are listed.
Types, maximum size and number of channels of RAM supported by Turion II N550. Higher memory frequency may be supported depending on the motherboard.
These are the results of Turion II N550 performance tests in non-gaming benchmarks. The overall score is set from 0 to 100, where 100 corresponds to the fastest processor at the moment. This is our overall performance rating. We regularly improve our algorithms, but if you find any inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in the comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Turion II N550 Passmark CPU Mark is a widely used benchmark that consists of 8 different tests, including integer and floating point calculations, extended instruction tests, compression, encryption and game physics calculations. Benchmark coverage: 68%
Turion II N550
Turion II N550 overall performance compared to its closest competitor in notebook processors.
Intel Celeron M P4600
AMD Turion II M520
Intel Pentium P6200
AMD Turion II N550
Intel Pentium N3510
Intel Pentium P6100
Intel Core 2 Duo P7550
We believe that the nearest equivalent to Turion II N550 from Intel is Celeron M P4600, which is approximately equal in speed and is 5 positions higher in our rating. Celeron M P4600 Compare
Here are some of Intel’s closest competitors to the Turion II N550:
Intel Pentium P6200
Intel Celeron M P4600
Intel Pentium N3510
AMD Turion II N550
Intel Pentium P6100
Intel Celeron 2955U
Intel Core 2 Duo P7550 Here we recommend several processors that are more or less similar in performance to the reviewed one. Pentium P6200 Compare Celeron M P4600 Compare 900 05 Turion II M520 Compare Athlon II N370 Compare There are 3 configurations based on Turion II N550 in our database. According to statistics, these cards are most often used with Turion II N550: 33.3% 33.
Performance ranking
2503
Type
90 040 For Notebooks
Series
AMD Turion II
900 54 Architecture code name
Champlain (2010−2011)
Release date
October 4, 2010 (12 years ago)
Price now
$11.
05 of 15854 (Xeon Platinum 8276L) 900 41
Features
Core
2
Thread
2 (Core i9-13900KS)
Bus
3600 MHz
L1 cache 0 265 Kb
of 7475.2 (Apple M2 Pro 10-Core)
L2 Cache
2MB
of 36 (Apple M2 Max)
9005 4 Process technology
45nm
of 4 (Ryzen 9 7940HS)
64 bit support
+
Compatible with Windows 11
—
Compatible
Useful, for example, when choosing the configuration of a future computer or to upgrade an existing one.
Socket
S1
TDP
35W 900 41
of 400 (Xeon Platinum 9282)
Technology and additional instructions
Extended instructions
MMX, 3DNow!, SSE(1,2,3,4A), AMD64, Enhanced Virus Protection, Virtualization, DDR3-1066 memory controller, HyperTransport 3.0
VirusProtect
+
Virtualization technologies
AMD-V
+
Memory support
Memory types
DDR3
of 5600 (Ryzen 9 7940HS)
Benchmark tests
Overall performance in tests
0.70
Passmark
Also includes a separate single-threaded test.
877
Relative capacity
100
100
100
100
100
98.57
98.57
Competitor from Intel
100
100
100
100
98.
57
98.57
98.57
Other processors
Core 2
Duo SP9400
Turion II
P560
Best graphics cards for Turion II N550
Radeon HD
5670
Radeon HD
4200
