AMD Ryzen 5 6600U vs Intel Core i7-1260P

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen 5 6600U or AMD Ryzen 5 6600U – 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 AMD Ryzen 5 6600U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
The Intel Core i7-1260P features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1260P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U Name Intel Core i7-1260P
5 Generation 12
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i7
AMD Ryzen 6000U/7035U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-1260P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
6x Zen 3+ Cores None
None None 1.5 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency None
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 16
None None 4.7 GHz
None None 4x Golden Cove
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 3.4 GHz
None None 2.1 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
6 CPU Cores 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U uses the AMD Radeon RX 660M, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-1260P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1260P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
8 Execution units 96
AMD Radeon RX 660M GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
12 Direct X 12.1
1.9 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
9 Generation 13
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Max. displays --
6 nm Technology 10 nm
512 Shaders 768
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 28 W watts.
28 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 64 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-1260P is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
3.0 MB L2-Cache 9.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Part Number --
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
16.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) Architecture Alder Lake U
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
FP7 Socket BGA 1744
6 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
17345
17345
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
17270
17270

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
11420
11420
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
8018
8018

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
9088
9088
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6385
6385

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
7655
7655
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
7423
7423

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
2151
2151
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1879
1879

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
1773
1773
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1425
1425

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
1607
1607
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1465
1465