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
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i7-6567U Name Intel Core i7-6560U
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core i 6000U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
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
9 Generation 9
Intel Iris Graphics 550 GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 540
12 Direct X 12
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
384 Shaders 384
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 48
14 nm Technology 14 nm
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

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

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
23 W TDP down 9.5 W
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

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

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