Intel Core i7-6567U vs Intel Core i7-6560U

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Intel Core i7-6567U or Intel Core i7-6567U – 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 i7-6567U 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 i7-6567U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6560U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-6560U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-6567U Name Intel Core i7-6560U
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core i 6000U
6 Generation 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6567U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6567U is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
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.
2x Cores 2x
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6567U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6567U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 550, 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 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
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
48 Execution units 48
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 384
Intel Iris Graphics 550 GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 540
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9 Generation 9
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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 / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 15 W watts.
23 W TDP down 9.5 W
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6567U 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 Core i7-6560U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1356
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Skylake U Architecture Skylake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
415 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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