Intel Core i7-3555LE vs Intel Pentium Silver N5030

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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 Pentium Silver N5030 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium Silver N5030, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1090 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Pentium J5000/N5000
3 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-3555LE Name Intel Pentium Silver N5030
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

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 Pentium Silver N5030 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium Silver N5030 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
 
 

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 Pentium Silver N5030 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium Silver N5030 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 605, which has 144 texture shaders
and 18 execution units.
128 Shaders 144
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.0 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 18
0.55 GHz GPU frequency 0.25 GHz
7 Generation 9.5
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.75 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 605
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400, LPDDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

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 6 W watts.
None TDP down 4.8 W
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

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 Pentium Silver N5030 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2012 Release date Q4/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
306 $ Release price --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Gemini Lake
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1090
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes