Intel Core i7-7567U vs Intel Core i7-7660U

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Intel Core i7-7567U or Intel Core i7-7567U – 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 i7-7567U 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 i7-7567U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7660U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-7660U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-7567U Name Intel Core i7-7660U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
7 Generation 7
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Core i 7000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7567U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7567U is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-7660U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7660U is 2.5 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7567U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7567U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650, 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 i7-7660U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7660U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, which has 384 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 384
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
48 Execution units 48
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7567U 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 i7-7660U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2016 Release date Q4/2016
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Architecture Kaby Lake U
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1356
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
9087
9087
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
8693
8693

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
4267
4267
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
4240
4240

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
2637
2637
Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2617
2617

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2501
2501
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1759
1759

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2267
2267
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
2088
2088

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1271
1271
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1258
1258

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1067
1067
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1040
1040

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
423
423
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
405
405

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
171
171
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
170
170