i7-3517UE vs i7-3555LE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3555LE
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.41
Core i7-3517UE
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.50
+6.4%

Core i7-3517UE outperforms Core i7-3555LE by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3555LE and Core i7-3517UE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22192156
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Power efficiency5.338.35
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date3 June 2012 (12 years ago)3 June 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3555LE and Core i7-3517UE 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.8 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size118 mm2118 mm2
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3555LE and Core i7-3517UE 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 configuration11
SocketIntel BGA1023Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3555LE and Core i7-3517UE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technology++

Security technologies

Core i7-3555LE and Core i7-3517UE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3555LE and Core i7-3517UE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3555LE and Core i7-3517UE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelunknown Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000Intel HD 4000

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.

i7-3555LE 1.41
i7-3517UE 1.50
+6.4%

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.

i7-3555LE 2238
i7-3517UE 2384
+6.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.41 1.50
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 17 Watt

i7-3517UE has a 6.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 47.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-3555LE and Core i7-3517UE.


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