AMD Ryzen 5 3550H socket: FP5
The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H uses the FP5 soldered package. It is the 35 W gaming version of the 3500U with Vega 8 graphics.
- Socket
- FP5
- Launched
- January 2019
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Default TDP
- 35 W
- Codename
- Picasso
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 3.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Zen+ on 12 nm |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz boost |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 plus 4 MB L3 |
| Default TDP | 35 W (12 to 35 W configurable) |
| Manufacturing process | 12 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 with 12 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 8 (8 cores, up to 1200 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FP5 soldered, 1140 balls |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H needs a motherboard with a FP5 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the FP5 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
FP5 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,140 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 25 mm |
| Introduced | January 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Ryzen 5 3550H is
The Ryzen 5 3550H is a four core, eight thread mobile processor from Picasso. It launched in January 2019 for entry gaming laptops with a 2.1 GHz base and up to 3.7 GHz boost at 35 W. It mirrors the 3500U silicon with a higher sustained power envelope for gaming bodies.
The 35 W rating holds clocks longer than 15 W U parts under gaming loads. Vega 8 graphics cover esports titles alone, while most 3550H laptops add a discrete GeForce GTX card for heavier games. Eight threads keep streaming and voice chat smooth beside play.
Two megabytes of L2 and 4 MB of L3 match the 3500U layout. Battery life under load is short, since H designs favor wall power. Buyers get U series efficiency with gaming chassis cooling.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 3550H solders to FP5 on gaming laptop boards. Dual fan cooling with shared CPU and GPU heat pipes defines the H body. There is no socketed path.
Makers pair the chip with GTX 1050 to GTX 1660 Ti class graphics on the PCIe link. Memory is dual SODIMM for user expansion on most gaming bodies. The How to find your CPU socket type guide points to package lines in maker specs.
Desktop AM4 boards cannot take the mobile package. The 35 W H power map is FP5 only.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 32 GB is the gaming laptop standard. Two matched sticks feed both Vega 8 and discrete graphics paths. Faster kits fall back to 2400 on this generation.
Twelve PCIe 3.0 lanes wire NVMe storage and the discrete GPU through board switches. A 512 GB NVMe SSD plus a GTX 1650 class card is the typical 3550H recipe. Extra storage hangs off board SATA.
Cooling is a dual fan assembly for 35 W sustained plus GPU heat. Performance modes in maker software trade noise for clocks. No retail cooler pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered FP5 blocks processor changes. Memory to 16 GB and a larger NVMe SSD extend gaming life. A clean thermal service restores launch behavior.
A laptop change to the Ryzen 7 3750H adds graphics cores on the same FP5 family. Newer Ryzen H generations bring more cores per watt for the next gaming refresh.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H use?
It uses the FP5 soldered package.
How is the 3550H different from the 3500U?
Same silicon at 35 W for gaming bodies against 15 W for thin bodies, with longer sustained clocks.
What graphics are in the 3550H?
Radeon Vega 8 graphics, usually paired with a discrete GeForce card.
What memory fits 3550H laptops?
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 32 GB.
When did the 3550H launch?
January 2019 with the Picasso H gaming family.
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