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Games you can play with a Intel Core i5-3550

performance score 54Ivy Bridge

The Intel Core i5-3550 is an Ivy Bridge previous-generation processor. Across 3,151 games whose CPU or GPU requirements we could pin to real parts, here is where it lands - grouped by how comfortably it clears each game's stated CPU target.

669

Runs easily

450

Meets recommended requirements

636

Meets minimum requirements

1,396

Below minimum

Runs easily

669 games

Well above the recommended CPU - expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom.

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Meets recommended requirements

450 games

Meets or beats the recommended CPU - the intended experience at 1080p.

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Meets minimum requirements

636 games

Clears the minimum CPU but not the recommended one - playable with reduced settings.

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Below minimum

1,396 games

Below the stated minimum CPU - likely to struggle even at low settings.

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FAQ

How many games can a Intel Core i5-3550 run?: Of 3,151 games with usable CPU requirements, 1755 run on a Intel Core i5-3550 (1119 at their recommended settings), and 1396 fall below the minimum.
Is the Intel Core i5-3550 still good enough for modern games?: It is showing its age - it clears the minimum for many games but misses the recommended CPU target for a large share of them.