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Core i7-3555LE

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.5 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≈ Q2 2014.

Average Bench: 51.1% (766th of 1442)

Based on 47 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3555LE CPU @ 2.50GHz
Poor: 24%Average: 51.1% Great: 61%
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 36%
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Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-3555LE averaged 48.9% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 73.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 64Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-3555LE is 37.6%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-3555LE performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 170Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 170Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 47 samples)
Rank 76651.1%
Min Avg Max
20 Memory 73.8 89.3
12.3 1-Core 64 88.3
24.3 2-Core 113 160
51.9% 83.7 Pts
Min Avg Max
64 4-Core 166 211
63.4 8-Core 170 211
22.4% 168 Pts
Min Avg Max
57.4 64-Core 170 211
10.5% 170 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU Socket - soldered on-board, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
51.4% Above average
Memory 79.8
1-Core 56.4
2-Core 108
52% 81.4 Pts
4-Core 135
8-Core 146
18% 140 Pts
64-Core 146
9% 146 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
49.7% Average
Memory 73
1-Core 61.9
2-Core 114
51% 83 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 159
21% 157 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
CPU Socket - soldered on-board, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
45.3% Average
Memory 67
1-Core 50.7
2-Core 91
44% 69.6 Pts
4-Core 137
8-Core 149
19% 143 Pts
64-Core 144
9% 144 Pts
CPU Socket - soldered on-board, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
44.2% Average
Memory 65.7
1-Core 53.3
2-Core 42.6
39% 53.9 Pts
4-Core 129
8-Core 158
18% 144 Pts
64-Core 167
10% 167 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
39.3% Below average
Memory 58.9
1-Core 37.8
2-Core 75.4
37% 57.4 Pts
4-Core 111
8-Core 141
16% 126 Pts
64-Core 136
8% 136 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 1.15 GHz (avg)
31.6% Below average
Memory 52.3
1-Core 41
2-Core 61.8
34% 51.7 Pts
4-Core 64
8-Core 72.3
9% 68.2 Pts
64-Core 57.4
4% 57.4 Pts
CPU Socket - soldered on-board, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
23.8% Poor
Memory 35.9
1-Core 12.3
2-Core 36.1
19% 28.1 Pts
4-Core 69.6
8-Core 63.4
9% 66.5 Pts
64-Core 68.7
4% 68.7 Pts
CPU Socket - soldered on-board, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
16.5% Very poor
Memory 20
1-Core 15.3
2-Core 24.3
13% 19.9 Pts
4-Core 71.5
8-Core 97.8
11% 84.7 Pts
64-Core 107
7% 107 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,718,939 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
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Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
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System: Compulab Micro Server

CPU
Core i7-3555LEIntelBench 51%, 47 samples2x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples1x
SSD
860 Evo 250GBSamsung  $52Bench 104%, 296,814 samples1x
RAM
78.B2GCK.4200C 2x4GBUnknownBench 44%, 6 samples1x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 22% - Poor Total price: $52

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-3555LE Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'12
Processor Numberi7-3555LE
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$339.00
Clock Speed2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.2 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP25 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency550 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderNo
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDNo

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3/DDR3L 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedYes

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechNo

Package

Package Size31.0mm x 24.0mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography22nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechNo

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