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
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Celeron G5000
6 Generation 9
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-6498DU Name Intel Celeron G5900E
 
 

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
4 Threads 2
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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
9 Generation 9.5
Q1/2015 Release date Q3/2016
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 96
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Execution units 12
Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 610
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
12.0 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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 / Encode
Decode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 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 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
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

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

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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake U Architecture Comet Lake S
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 1200
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 53 $