Intel Core i7-7560U vs Intel Core i7-6560U

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Intel Core i7-7560U or Intel Core i7-7560U – 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 i7-7560U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7560U, 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.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6560U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
7 Generation 6
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Core i 6000U
Intel Core i7-7560U Name Intel Core i7-6560U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7560U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7560U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 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.
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 4
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7560U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7560U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, 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
9.5 Generation 9
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 48
384 Shaders 384
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 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 / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode 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 Memory type DDR4-2133, 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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 9.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7560U 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.
Q4/2016 Release date Q3/2015
Kaby Lake 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 --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7560U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
8459
8459
Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
5991
5991

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7560U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
4029
4029
Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
3381
3381

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7560U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
2301
2301
Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
2122
2122

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7560U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1888
1888
Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1708
1708

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7560U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1237
1237
Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1084
1084

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7560U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
394
394
Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
280
280

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7560U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
161
161
Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
135
135