Intel Core i7-6560U vs Intel Core2 Duo T6570

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Intel Core i7-6560U or Intel Core i7-6560U – 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 i7-6560U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6560U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo T6570 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo T6570, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
6 Generation 2
Intel Core i7-6560U Name Intel Core2 Duo T6570
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core 2 Duo T6000
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6560U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6560U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core2 Duo T6570 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo T6570 is 2.1 GHz
2x Cores 2x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6560U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6560U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 540, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core2 Duo T6570 does not have integrated graphics.
9 Generation --
Intel Iris Graphics 540 GPU name
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2015 Release date --
384 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
14 nm Technology --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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

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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels --
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 35 W watts.
9.5 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6560U 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 Core2 Duo T6570 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSSE3, SSE, SSE2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Part Number --
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2009
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1356 Socket PGA 478
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
Skylake U Architecture Penryn (Core)
14 nm Technology 45 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB