Intel Core i7-6600U vs Intel Core i7-6650U

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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 i7-6650U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-6650U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core i 6000U
Intel Core i7-6600U Name Intel Core i7-6650U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 i7-6650U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6650U is 2.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 4
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.8 GHz
 
 

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 i7-6650U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6650U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 540, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
9 Generation 9
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 48
192 Shaders 384
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 540
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No ECC No
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.
25 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
7.5 W TDP down 9.5 W
 
 

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 i7-6650U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
Skylake U Architecture Skylake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1356
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
393 $ Release price 415 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
6923
6923
Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
6422
6422

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3600
3600
Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
3589
3589

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
2146
2146
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1937
1937

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1846
1846
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1092
1092
Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1092
1092

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
323
323
Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
300
300

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
144
144
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
144
144