Intel Core i7-3555LE vs Intel Core i5-2380P

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Intel Core i7-3555LE or Intel Core i7-3555LE – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-3555LE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3555LE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core i5-2380P features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2380P, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i7-3555LE Name Intel Core i5-2380P
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
3 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3555LE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3555LE is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-2380P has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2380P is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3555LE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3555LE uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-2380P does not have integrated graphics.
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2011 Release date --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
16 Execution units --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name
7 Generation --
128 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.55 GHz GPU frequency --
22 nm Technology --
11.0 Direct X --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3555LE is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-2380P is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2012
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
306 $ Release price 187 $
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 1155
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Sandy Bridge S
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

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