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
Group Intel Core i 6000U
Family Intel Core i5
-- Generation 6
-- Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
-- Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.7 GHz
None None 2x
-- CPU Cores 2
None None 2.8 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 2.3 GHz
 
 

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.
-- Generation 9
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2015
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X 12.0
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 510
-- Execution units 12
-- Shaders 96
 
 

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

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

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 up 25 W
None TDP down 7.5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 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.
-- Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Socket BGA 1356
-- Technology 14 nm
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
-- Architecture Skylake U
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release date Q4/2015
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --