CPU comparison with benchmarks
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Intel Core i7-6660U or Intel Core i7-6660U – 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 i7-6660U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series. To use the Intel Core i7-6660U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket. The AMD A4-9120C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD A series. To use the AMD A4-9120C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
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6 |
Generation |
6 |
Intel Core i7 |
Family |
AMD A |
Intel Core i 6000U |
Group |
AMD A4-9000 |
Intel Core i7-6660U |
Name |
AMD A4-9120C |
Mobile |
Segment |
Mobile |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Core i7-6660U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6660U is 2.4 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz. The AMD A4-9120C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A4-9120C is 1.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
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2 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
4 |
Threads |
2 |
3.4 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
2.4 GHz |
2.4 GHz |
Frequency |
1.6 GHz |
2x |
Cores |
2x |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
None |
None |
2.0 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Core i7-6660U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6660U 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 AMD A4-9120C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD A4-9120C uses the AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge), which has 192 texture shaders and 3 execution units.
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9 |
Generation |
7 |
Q3/2015 |
Release date |
Q2/2016 |
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Max. displays |
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48 |
Execution units |
3 |
384 |
Shaders |
192 |
1.05 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
0.3 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.6 GHz |
14 nm |
Technology |
28 nm |
Intel Iris Graphics 540 |
GPU name |
AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) |
32.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
12 |
Direct X |
12 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
h264 |
Decode |
No |
AV1 |
No |
No |
VP9 |
Decode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode |
Decode / Encode |
VP8 |
Decode |
Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
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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.
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2 |
Memory channels |
1 |
32.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
8.0 GB |
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 |
Memory type |
DDR4-1866 |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
34.1 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
-- |
No |
ECC |
No |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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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 6 W watts.
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15 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
6 W |
100 °C |
Tjunction max |
90 °C |
9.5 W |
TDP down |
None |
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Technical details |
The Intel Core i7-6660U 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 AMD A4-9120C is manufactured using a 28 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
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Q1/2016 |
Release date |
Q1/2019 |
Skylake U |
Architecture |
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
AMD-V |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
-- |
4.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
2.0 MB |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
14 nm |
Technology |
28 nm |
BGA 1356 |
Socket |
FP4 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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415 $ |
Release price |
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Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
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L2-Cache |
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