Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 vs Intel Core i5-6198DU

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 – 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 i5-6198DU features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6198DU, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 Name Intel Core i5-6198DU
Family Intel Core i5
-- Generation 6
-- Segment Mobile
Group Intel Core i 6000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6198DU has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6198DU is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2.7 GHz
-- CPU Cores 2
None None 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.3 GHz
-- Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-6198DU has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6198DU uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q1/2015
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Execution units 12
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 510
-- Generation 9
-- Shaders 96
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12.0
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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.
Memory type DDR4-2133
-- Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

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 7.5 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP up 25 W
 
 

Technical details

A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-6198DU is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q4/2015
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
Socket BGA 1356
-- Chip design Monolithic
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Architecture Skylake U
-- Part Number --
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Technology 14 nm