Intel Core i5-6198DU vs Intel Core i7-4600M

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Intel Core i5-6198DU or Intel Core i5-6198DU – 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 Intel Core i5-6198DU features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6198DU, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4600M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4600M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i5-6198DU Name Intel Core i7-4600M
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6198DU has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6198DU is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4600M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4600M is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6198DU has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6198DU uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-4600M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4600M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
96 Shaders 160
14 nm Technology 22 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
12 Execution units 20
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
12.0 Direct X 11.1
9 Generation 7.5
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2013
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3L-1600
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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 37 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
7.5 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 37 W
25 W TDP up None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6198DU is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4600M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1168
Skylake U Architecture Haswell H
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2013
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux