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
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-8706G Name Intel Core m7-6Y75
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.
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
 
 

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.
1280 Shaders 192
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2015
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12.1 Direct X 12
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 24
0.93 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8 Generation 9
1.01 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics 515
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type LPDDR3-1866
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
 
 

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.
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2015
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Kaby Lake G Refresh Architecture Skylake Y
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 2270 Socket BGA 1515
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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