Celeron G3900E vs i7-2655LE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2655LE
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.26
Celeron G3900E
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.28
+1.6%

Celeron G3900E outperforms Core i7-2655LE by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2655LE and Celeron G3900E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23072291
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.030.18
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Celeron
Power efficiency4.773.46
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release dateno data2 January 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346$107

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Celeron G3900E has 500% better value for money than i7-2655LE.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2655LE and Celeron G3900E 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
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2224
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache4 MB2 MB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data98.57 mm2
Number of transistors624 Million1750 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2655LE and Celeron G3900E 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 (Uniprocessor)
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2655LE and Celeron G3900E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++

Security technologies

Core i7-2655LE and Celeron G3900E 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 Celeron G3900E are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2655LE and Celeron G3900E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataLPDDR3-1866
Maximum memory size16 GB64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s34.134 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics 510

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2655LE and Celeron G3900E.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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
Celeron G3900E 1.28
+1.6%

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
Celeron G3900E 2034
+1.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.26 1.28
Integrated graphics card 0.66 1.61
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 35 Watt

i7-2655LE has 100% more threads, and 40% lower power consumption.

Celeron G3900E, on the other hand, has a 1.6% higher aggregate performance score, 143.9% faster integrated GPU, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-2655LE and Celeron G3900E.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2655LE and Celeron G3900E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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