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Intel Core i7-2655LE
Benchmarks & Specs

Last updated: 2025-07-25

Table of Contents

Summary
Benchmarks
Specifications
User Reviews
Popular Comparisons

Summary

The Intel Core i7-2655LE is a processor deeply rooted in the proven Sandy Bridge architecture. When it was developed, it utilized the advanced 32 nm manufacturing process. This manufacturing method significantly contributed to its energy efficiency. For its era, this chip provided a truly solid foundation.

A particular highlight was the integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000. It made it unnecessary to use a separate graphics card for many applications. This was perfect for compact or mobile systems. With its 4 MB Level 3 cache, the processor had a decent buffer memory on board. Even today, the Intel Core i7-2655LE can impress in specific areas of application.

It delivers reliable performance in environments where stability and durability are crucial. Its remarkable robustness is a clear advantage. We were able to see how it still proves itself after so long. It remains a reasonable option for dedicated, lean solutions. The maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s was standard for its time.

Sandy Bridge Architecture
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000
Energy-efficient manufacturing
High reliability

Benchmarks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance

Rank ? / ?
In segment Desktop

Multi-core performance

Rank ? / ?
In segment Desktop

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz

622

10C / 20T · 3.00 GHz

618

2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz

614

8C / 8T · 4.70 GHz

613

2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz

611

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

4C / 4T · 2.10 GHz

1,279

2C / 4T · 3.00 GHz

1,278

2C / 4T · 2.20 GHz

1,272

4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz

1,271

4C / 4T · 2.80 GHz

1,264

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

AMD Radeon HD 8370D

195

AMD Radeon HD 8370D

195

Intel HD Graphics 3000

192

AMD Radeon HD 7480D

184

AMD Radeon HD 7480D

184

More benchmarks

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries

Specifications

At a glance

Property	Value
Family	Intel Core i7 (300)
CPU group	Intel Core i 2000 (28)
Architecture	Sandy Bridge S
Technology	32 nm
Segment	Desktop
Socket	BGA 1023
Generation	2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Property	Value
CPU Cores / Threads	2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT	✓
Core architecture	normal
Cores:	2x
Frequency:	2.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	2.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache	4.00 MB
Overclocking	No

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Property	Value
GPU name	Intel HD Graphics 3000
GPU frequency	0.65 - 1.00 GHz
CUs / Shader	12 / 96
Raytracing	✗
Max. displays	2
Max. GPU Memory	2 GB
Technology	32 nm
Release date	Q1/2011

NPU AI performance

Property	Value
AI hardware
AI specifications
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Memory type	Memory bandwidth
DDR3-1066 DDR3-1333	17.1 GB/s 21.3 GB/s
Property	Value
Max. Memory	16 GB
Memory channels	2
ECC	✓
PCIe	2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth	8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

Property	Value
TDP	25 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.	100 °C

Technical details

Property	Value
Chip design	Monolithic
AES-NI	✓
Operating systems	Windows 10, Linux
Instruction set	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release date	Q1/2011
Release price	280 $
Documents	Technical data sheet

User Reviews

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