A6-9500E vs i7-2655LE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2655LE
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.26
+13.5%
A6-9500E
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.11

Core i7-2655LE outperforms A6-9500E by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2655LE and A6-9500E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22922396
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.03no data
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency4.773.00
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)27 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2655LE and A6-9500E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speedno data3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KB1024 KB
L3 cache4 MB0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors624 Million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2655LE and A6-9500E compatibility with other computer components: 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.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socketno dataAM4
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2655LE and A6-9500E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2655LE and A6-9500E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2655LE and A6-9500E are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2655LE and A6-9500E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4-2400
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
iGPU core countno data4
Enduro-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2655LE and A6-9500E integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-2655LE and A6-9500E integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2655LE and A6-9500E.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score 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.

i7-2655LE 1.26
+13.5%
A6-9500E 1.11

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.

i7-2655LE 1999
+13.8%
A6-9500E 1756

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.26 1.11
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 35 Watt

i7-2655LE has a 13.5% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and 40% lower power consumption.

A6-9500E, on the other hand, has a 14.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-2655LE is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9500E in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2655LE is a notebook processor while A6-9500E is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2655LE and A6-9500E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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