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Intel i7-2655LE vs i3-2120

The Intel Core i7-2655LE @ 2.20GHz is newer than Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.30GHz, while the multi-threaded (CPU Mark) is simliar, Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.30GHz is around 18% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core i7-2655LE @ 2.20GHz uses substantially less power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 4836 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i7-2655LE @ 2.20GHz×Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.30GHz+ ADD
Price Search Online $89.95 - BUY
Socket TypeBGA1023LGA1155
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed2.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 2.9 GHzNot Supported
# of Physical Cores2 (Threads: 4)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 4MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MB
TDP25W65W
Yearly Running Cost$4.56$11.86
Other
First Seen on ChartQ2 2011Q1 2011
# of Samples134823
CPU Value0.021.8
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1231(-18.4%)1509(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1999(0.0%)1961(-1.9%)

CPU Mark Rating
As of 14th of March 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-2655LE @ 2.20GHz
1,999
Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.30GHz
1,961
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 14th of March 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i7-2655LE @ 2.20GHz
NA
Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.30GHz
21.8
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 14th of March 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-2655LE @ 2.20GHz
1,231
Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.30GHz
1,509
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i7-2655LE @ 2.20GHz Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.30GHz
Max TDP25W65W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.