Core i7-3555LE vs Turion II N530

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3555LE

2 / 4

2,238

0.0%

2,245

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i7-3555LE is positioned at rank 1150 and the Turion II N530 is on rank 229, so the Turion II N530 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 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 Per Dollar Turion II N530

#217

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

392%

#218

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

386%

#219

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

355%

#220

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

353%

#221

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

350%

#223

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

338%

#224

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

324%

#225

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

323%

#226

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

315%

#229

Turion II N530

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-3555LE leads in gaming performance. However, the Turion II N530 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-3555LE	Turion II N530
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-3555LE	Turion II N530
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-3555LE Benchmark Check

Turion II N530 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3555LE and Turion II N530

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.

Turion II N530

The Turion II N530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3555LE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion II N530's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-3555LE versus 2.5 GHz on the Turion II N530 — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-3555LE. The Core i7-3555LE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion II N530 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3555LE scores 2,238 against the Turion II N530's 2,245 — a 0.3% lead for the Turion II N530.

Feature	Core i7-3555LE	Turion II N530
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+28%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,238	2,245

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3555LE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion II N530 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.