Intel Core i7-6600U vs Intel Core i5-6440HQ

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-6600U or Intel Core i7-6600U – 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 i7-6600U 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 i7-6600U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i5-6440HQ features 4 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6440HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core i 6000H
6 Generation 6
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-6600U Name Intel Core i5-6440HQ
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6600U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6600U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-6440HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6440HQ is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
4 Threads 4
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6600U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6600U uses the Intel HD Graphics 520, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-6440HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6440HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
9 Generation 9
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
14 nm Technology 14 nm
24 Execution units 24
Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
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 64.0 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
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 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 45 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
7.5 W TDP down 35 W
25 W TDP up None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6600U 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 i5-6440HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 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, AVX2
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake U Architecture Skylake H
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1440
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
393 $ Release price --
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
11464
11464
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
6923
6923

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3742
3742
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3600
3600

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3077
3077
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1937
1937

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
2897
2897
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1106
1106
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1092
1092

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
546
546
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
323
323