Core i5-8200Y vs Core i7-3555LE

CPU

GPU

Core i5-8200Y

2 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

Core i7-3555LE

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8200Y

2 / 4

2,245

+0.3%

2,238

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-8200Y is positioned at rank 957 and the Core i7-3555LE is on rank 1150, so the Core i5-8200Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8200Y

#944

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1829%

#945

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1802%

#946

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1655%

#947

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1647%

#948

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1632%

#950

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1576%

#951

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1511%

#952

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1509%

#953

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1468%

#957

Core i5-8200Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#958

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#959

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

99%

#962

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

98%

#967

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

96%

#969

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

95%

#970

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3555LE

#1138

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3933%

#1139

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3875%

#1140

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3558%

#1141

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3542%

#1142

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3509%

#1144

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3389%

#1145

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3249%

#1146

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3244%

#1147

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3157%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

100%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

99%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

97%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

97%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

95%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

92%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-8200Y (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-8200Y	Core i7-3555LE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3555LE (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and **unknown Dual-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8200Y	Core i7-3555LE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-8200Y Benchmark Check

Core i7-3555LE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8200Y and Core i7-3555LE

Core i5-8200Y

The Core i5-8200Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $291.

Core i7-3555LE

The Core i7-3555LE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,238 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8200Y and Core i7-3555LE share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8200Y versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-3555LE — a 19.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-8200Y (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-8200Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-3555LE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8200Y scores 2,245 against the Core i7-3555LE's 2,238 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-8200Y. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-8200Y vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3555LE.

Feature	Core i5-8200Y	Core i7-3555LE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+22%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2.5 GHz+92%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,245	2,238
Geekbench 6 Single	858	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8200Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3555LE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-8200Y	Core i7-3555LE
Socket	FCBGA1515	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	10	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8200Y) / not specified (Core i7-3555LE). The Core i5-8200Y includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 615), while the Core i7-3555LE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-8200Y rivals Athlon 300U.