Intel Core m7-6Y75 vs Intel Core i7-6560U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core m7-6Y75 or Intel Core m7-6Y75 – 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 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.
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.
Intel Core M 6 Group Intel Core i 6000U
6 Generation 6
Intel Core m7-6Y75 Name Intel Core i7-6560U
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core M Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
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.
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.2 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
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
and 48 execution units.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 48
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 540
192 Shaders 384
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9 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 VP9 No
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
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.
LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
29.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4.5 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.
None TDP down 9.5 W
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core m7-6Y75 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.
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
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1356
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake Y Architecture Skylake U
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
5991
5991
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
5306
5306

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
3381
3381
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
3217
3217

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
2122
2122
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1933
1933

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1708
1708
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1693
1693

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1093
1093
Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1084
1084

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
280
280
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
247
247

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
135
135
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
130
130