Intel Core i7-8706G vs Intel Core m7-6Y75

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Intel Core i7-8706G or Intel Core i7-8706G – 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 i7-8706G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8706G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
The Intel Core m7-6Y75 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 M series.
To use the Intel Core m7-6Y75, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Intel Core i 8000G Group Intel Core M 6
8 Generation 6
Intel Core i7-8706G Name Intel Core m7-6Y75
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8706G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8706G is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Core m7-6Y75 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m7-6Y75 is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x
8 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8706G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8706G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics, which has 1280 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core m7-6Y75 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m7-6Y75 uses the Intel HD Graphics 515, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
1.01 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12.1 Direct X 12
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
20 Execution units 24
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2015
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics 515
1280 Shaders 192
0.93 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8 Generation 9
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type LPDDR3-1866
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 4.5 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8706G 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core m7-6Y75 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2015
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
BGA 2270 Socket BGA 1515
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
Kaby Lake G Refresh Architecture Skylake Y
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
15575
15575
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
5306
5306

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4360
4360
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
3217
3217

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4354
4354
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1933
1933

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3862
3862
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1693
1693

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1360
1360
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1093
1093

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
809
809
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
247
247

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
174
174
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
130
130