Intel Core i7-2655LE vs Intel Celeron G4900T

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Intel Core i7-2655LE or Intel Core i7-2655LE – 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 i7-2655LE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2655LE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Celeron G4900T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G4900T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-2655LE Name Intel Celeron G4900T
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Celeron
2 Generation 8
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Celeron G4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2655LE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2655LE is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The Intel Celeron G4900T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G4900T is 2.8 GHz
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
4 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2655LE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2655LE uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron G4900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G4900T uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2016
10.1 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 610
32 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 96
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Execution units 12
6 Generation 9.5
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
 
 

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

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 21.3 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 64.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

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 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
None TDP down 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2655LE is manufactured using a 32 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 Celeron G4900T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Coffee Lake S
32 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
280 $ Release price 40 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB