i3-3220T vs i7-3555LE

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3555LE
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.46
+15%

Core i7-3555LE outperforms Core i3-3220T by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3555LE and Core i3-3220T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22012313
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.06
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency5.333.31
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date3 June 2012 (12 years ago)3 September 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$201

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3555LE and Core i3-3220T 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 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size118 mm294 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3555LE and Core i3-3220T 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 BGA1023FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3555LE and Core i3-3220T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-3555LE and Core i3-3220T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data-
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3555LE and Core i3-3220T are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3555LE and Core i3-3220T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelDDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000Intel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.05 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3555LE and Core i3-3220T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3555LE and Core i3-3220T.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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 1.46
+15%
i3-3220T 1.27

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
+15.4%
i3-3220T 1940

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.46 1.27
Recency 3 June 2012 3 September 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 35 Watt

i7-3555LE has a 15% higher aggregate performance score, and 40% lower power consumption.

i3-3220T, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months.

The Core i7-3555LE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3220T in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-3555LE is a notebook processor while Core i3-3220T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3555LE and Core i3-3220T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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