Intel Core i7-6498DU vs Intel Celeron G5900E

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Intel Core i7-6498DU or Intel Core i7-6498DU – 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 i7-6498DU 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6498DU, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Celeron G5900E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G5900E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Celeron
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-6498DU Name Intel Celeron G5900E
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Celeron G5000
6 Generation 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6498DU has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6498DU is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Celeron G5900E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G5900E is 3.2 GHz
2x Cores 2x
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6498DU has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6498DU 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 Celeron G5900E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G5900E uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
Q1/2015 Release date Q3/2016
12 Execution units 12
12.0 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 96
Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 610
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9 Generation 9.5
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 58 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6498DU 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron G5900E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2020
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Skylake U Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 53 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm